Hiluf Yihdeg

Hiluf Yihdeg is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner and coach, best known as the husband and trainer of world champion Gudaf Tsegay. He has played a crucial role in her athletic career, guiding her through the challenges posed by the Ethiopian civil conflict that separated her from her family for 18 months. Yihdeg's support and coaching have been instrumental in Tsegay's rise to becoming one of the top athletes in the world, achieving multiple world records and championships.