| Intro | Ethiopian long-distance runner |
| Is |
Runner Athlete Marathon runner |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
19 June 1980 |
| Age | 40 years |
Gudisa Shentema (Amharic: ጉድሳ ሸንተማ; born 19 April 1980 in Ambo) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
He won a bronze medal at the 2003 All-Africa Games and finished thirteenth at the 2005 World Championships. He also competed at the 2007 World Championships, but did not finish the race.
His personal best time is 2:07:34 hours, achieved in April 2008 at the Paris Marathon. In the half marathon his personal best time is 1:02:23 hours, achieved in September 2005 in Philadelphia.
After a two year break from the marathon distance, he made a winning return at the inaugural Haile Gebrselassie Marathon in Ethiopia.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd | Marathon | 2:27:39 |