Shimalis Hailu
Age: 18
Height: 1.67
Weight: 58.5 kg
Ethnic Group: Oromo
Native Language: Oromiffa
Hometown: Ambo, Oromeya Region
PB's:
10000m: 30:34* (Ambo, 21 June 2008)
Half-Marathon: 1:02:23* (Jimma, 13 July 2008)
*Unofficial course
Family:
4 brothers: Bekele, Tashama, Asagide, Addisu
6 sisters: Birfe, Birhan, Zewuditu, Desta, Abazu, Matisabe
School:
Fidame Dimitu Primary School
Ginichi Secondary School, Grades 9-10
Getting to School:
I walk.
Athletics Career:
I started because I saw people run in school. I want be champion.
Challenges
Running up hills.
What has inspired you as an athlete?
I want to be champion. I want to run 10km in 26:00. I want to run 21k in 1:00.
What do you do for fun?
Sometimes I listen to church music.
What do you need the most in terms of support for your athletic career?
I work with a club, but I need more shoes and more shorts.
