Gete Wami
- Born
- Dec 11, 1974 (51 years old)
- Birthplace
- Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
- Height
- 1.52 m
- Weight
- 42 kg
Getenesh "Gete" Wami Degife (Amharic: ጌጤነሽ 'ጌጤ' ዋሚ ደግፌ born January 28th 1974 in Debre Berhan) is an Ethiopian former long-distance runner who competed in cross country, track, and road events. Her brother, Mulugeta Wami, is also a professional marathon runner.
Personal best · 10 000 m30:22.48
2009 season best2:26:54Apr 26, 2009 · London
Medals5Olympic Games: 1 silver, 2 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Personal best · 5000 m14:30.88
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 30:22.48 (#50 all-time), 5000 m 14:30.88 (#54 all-time), 2009 season best 2:26:54 (Apr 26, 2009, London (GBR)) · Last competition: London Marathon, Apr 26, 2009, 2:26:54 · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 2 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| World Championships | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:26:54 | – | Apr 26, 2009 | London Marathon |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:08:51 | – | Oct 5, 2008 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:25:37 | – | Apr 13, 2008 | London Marathon |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:13:25 | – | Jan 14, 2007 | Egmond aan Zee (NED) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:21:45 | – | Apr 21, 2007 | London (GBR) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 31:13 | – | May 21, 2006 | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2006 | 15Kilometr | 47:31 | – | Nov 19, 2006 | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:10:25 | – | Feb 5, 2006 | Granollers (ESP) |