The reigning Olympic 5000 metres champion is Mamo Wolde. What nationality is he?
Mamo Wolde Mamo Wolde Degaga "Mamo" Wolde (, ; June 12, 1932 – May 26, 2002) was an Ethiopian long distance runner who competed in track, cross-country, and road running events. He was the winner of the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Degaga was born on 12 June 12, 1932 in Ada'a to an Oromo family. His younger brother, Demissie Wolde (b. March 8, 1937), was also destined to become an international distance running star. In 1951, Degaga moved to Addis Ababa. At his first Olympic appearance in 1956, Degaga competed in the 800 m, 1,500 m and the 4x400 relay.
2013 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 5000 metres 2013 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 5000 metres The women's 5000 metres at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Luzhniki Stadium on 14–17 August. With Margaret Wangari Muriuki dropping out injured in the first round, the finals had three Ethiopians (four if you count Tejitu Daba) and three Americans and only two Kenyans. Also missing by design is world record holder Tirunesh Dibaba who won the 10000 earlier, leaving Meseret Defar the 5000. The final started slow with the Ethiopians watching the front (the reigning Olympic champion Defar watching her teammates from the back), letting