Ethiopian Paralympic 1,500m Break World Record 🏆
2025
Here’s a profile of the Ethiopian woman Paralympic athlete who broke the world record in the "1,500 m* (T11 classification): Who She Is 🏃🏽♀️ Name: Yayesh Gate Tesfaw 🥇 Record & Achievements * At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she won gold in the Women's 1,500 m T11 event and "broke her own world record" with a time of **4:27.68** * She had previously set a world record at the "Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships" before improving on it in Paris. * She successfully "retained her title" in Paris, cementing her dominance in that distance. 🌟 Her Significance & Impact * Her performance is historic: an Ethiopian woman "paralympic world record holder" in a middle-distance event. * It boosts Ethiopia’s visibility in Paralympic sport and inspires inclusion and support for athletes with disabilities. * Her success highlights the strength and resilience of Para-athletes — pushing boundaries of what’s possible despite challenges. #athleteyayeshgate #ethiopianathlete #paralympicgames