Simret Sultan

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Simret Sultan Ghebermichael[1] (born 20 July 1984) is an Eritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. She was born in Mirara. She won the Cross de Atapuerca competition in Spain in 2007. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and was the flag-bearer for her nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.

It was reported in February 2009 that Simret has defected and claimed asylum in the UK.[2]

Achievements

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Year Tournament Venue Result Extra
2002 African Championships Radès, Tunisia 8th 5000 m, 16:35.38 PB
7th 10,000 m, 34:00.47 PB
2006 World Cross Country Championships Fukuoka, Japan 17th Long race
2007 World Cross Country Championships Mombasa, Kenya 9th Senior race
All-Africa Games Algiers, Algeria 5th 5000 m[3]

Personal bests

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References

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  2. ^ Eritrean Athletes Seek Political Asylum Department of Information and Culture Eritrean people's party
  3. ^ 2007 All-Africa Games, women's 5000 m final Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (as Simret Ghebre Michael)
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