Mamo Wolde

EthiopiaEthiopiaRetired
Born
Jun 12, 1932
Birthplace
Dire Jila, Oromiya (ETH)
Height
1.70 m
Weight
54 kg

Mamo Wolde is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 12, 1932 in Dire Jila, Oromiya (ETH). Standing 1.70 m and weighing 54 kg, He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:29.85 in the 5000m, 28:31.8h in the 10000m and 2:15:08.4 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.

1972 season best2:15:08.4Sep 10, 1972
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 10, 1972 · 2:15:08.4

As of Nov 2, 2026: 1972 season best 2:15:08.4 (Sep 10, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 10, 1972, 2:15:08.4 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 94 years old · Retired

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000m196814:29.85903 pts–
10000m196428:31.8h1,084 pts–
Marathon19722:15:08.41,039 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1113

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972Marathon 2:15:08.4–Sep 10, 1972The XX Olympic Games
19685000m 14:29.85–Oct 15, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
196810000m 29:27.75–Oct 13, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
1968Marathon 2:20:26.4–Oct 20, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
196410000m 28:31.8h–Oct 14, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1972 season best: 2:15:08.4, set on Sep 10, 1972. Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Sep 10, 1972, 2:15:08.4.

Mamo Wolde has won 3 Olympic Games medals.