Dunkane Keba Desso
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Oromo
Native Language: Oromiffa
Hometown: Gudane, Wellaga

Events: 10000m
PB: 33:00 (unofficial)

Shoe size: 39 EU/6 UK/8.5 US
Training Shoes: Stability
Tops: Small
Bottoms: Small

PBs:
10k: 33:58 (Asella, December 2008)

Family:
My father is a farmer. I do not have mother. I have many brothers and sisters who are in school.

School:
Chanbe Primary School Grades 1-7
Meki Primary School Grade 8
Chellalo Secondary School Grades 9-10

Career Goals:
After running I want to coach athletes

Getting to school:
I ran every day and sometimes walked

Athletics Career:
Since 2003 my sister encourages and helps me to be a good runner. My sister was a runner.

Main challenges faced:

  • Being coached by different coaches
  • Lack of shoes
  • Lack of access to international and national competitions

Inspiration:
The motivation I get from coaches maeks me to continue running. My hope aim is to be a champion.