Gezahegne Abera
Gezahegne Abera is a renowned Ethiopian long-distance runner, best known for his victory in the men's marathon at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, where he famously edged out Kenyan Simon Biwott by a mere second, marking one of the closest finishes in marathon history.
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Gezahegne Abera previously edged Kenyan Simon Biwott by a single second at the 2001 championships.
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