Daniel Habtamu Muluget
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Amhara
Native Language: Amharic
Hometown: Asella
Events: 1500m, 5000m
Shoe size: 43 EU/8.5 UK/9 US
Training Shoes: Lightweight Neutral
Tops: Medium
Bottoms: Medium
PB's:
- 800m: 1:52 (Addis Ababa, March 2009)
- 1500m: 3:46 (Addis Ababa, March 2009)
- 5000m: 15:03 (Asella, May 2008)
Family: father, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, all have government work.
School:
Asella Primary School Grades 1-8
Asella High School Grades 9-10
Career goals:
After I finish running I want to do commercial work.
Getting to School:
When I was growing up sometimes I ran to school, sometimes I walked.
Athletics Career:
I became interested in athletics in 2006. My family do different things to make my futuer as runner come true. My coach also help me for my performance.
What are the main challenges you have faced in your athletics career?
- Lack of technical support from my coach.
- Lack of access for races.
- Lack of necessary athlete clothing.
What has inspired you as an athlete?
When I watch athletes on TV, I become more inspired. My goal is to run with Keninisa then I beat him.
Excerpt from Co-Director's Blog (20-4-09):
Finally, I met Daniel Alemu, our ninth new runner. Daniel sat next to me at the table and asked a variety of well-targeted questions. He wanted to know exactly which domestic competitions in Ethiopia RAB will arrange for the athletes. His concern is highly valid, as his recent performances have already begun to qualify him for national-level track meets in Addis Ababa, in the 800 and 1500 events. He also wanted to know about the camp: Who manages everything? How does the shopping get done? Is the accounting done accurately? Daniel has an understanding of the entire administrative side of the operations. To see such enthusiasm by this young athlete for the entire RAB project is an early sign of encouragement as we push toward all the goals of our program.
