Buzunesh Deba

Buzunesh Deba
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Born (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 37)
Ethiopia
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CountryEthiopia Ethiopia

Buzunesh Deba (born 8 September 1987) is a Bronx-based Ethiopian long-distance runner. She won the 2014 Boston Marathon in her personal-best time of 2:19:59.[1] In the race, Deba finished behind Rita Jeptoo, who was later disqualified for doping.[2]

A prolific runner since 2009, she is a winner of the California International Marathon, San Diego Marathon, Los Angeles Marathon, Grandma's Marathon, Boston Marathon, and Twin Cities Marathon. She has finished in the top ten three times at the New York City Marathon.

  1. ^ "Champions | Boston Athletic Association". www.baa.org. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  2. ^ Dunbar, Graham (2016-10-26). "Chicago, Boston marathon winner Jeptoo banned for 4 years". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-06-22.