Aschalew Kasahun
Age: 20
Height: 1.62
Weight: 54 kg
Ethnic Group: Amhara
Native Language: Amharic
Hometown: Debre Markos, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Coach: Garrett Ash
Family: 3 brothers and 1 sister.
School: Jebat Elementary School, Grades 1-2
Career goals
After I finish my athletics I want to coach athletes.
Getting to School:
I walked to school.
Athletics Career:
I was inspired to start running by Keninisa Bekele and Sileshi Sihn.
What are the main challenges you have faced in your athletics career?
- Food is the main challenge that I've faced. Shoes and vest as well.
- My family supports me in the home, but I've got nobody to provide me with medical advice.
What has inspired you as an athlete?
Love of flag has always inspired me. So I hope to be a winner, improve records, and introduce my motherland to the rest of the world.
What do you do for fun?
I've nothing to do but I study English and read books in my free time. I also enjoy watching sport films and listening to music.
