Abreham Cherkos, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Abreham Cherkos

Ethiopian long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1989

Place of Birth: Asella, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Profession: long-distance runner, marathon runner

Nationality: Ethiopia

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Abreham Cherkos Feleke (Amharic: ????? ???? ???; born 23 September 1989) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.
A former track specialist, he now competes in road running events including the marathon. He was the 2005 World Youth Champion in the 3000 m and upgraded to a world junior silver medal the next year over 5000 m.
He took bronze at the 2006 IAAF World Athletics Final and represented Ethiopia at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
He won his first major senior medal (a bronze) at the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He became world junior champion in 2008 and also made his Olympic debut, finishing fifth at the 2008 Beijing Games.
After a year out in 2009, he made his marathon debut in 2010 at the Amsterdam Marathon, setting a best of 2:07:29.