Derartu Tulu

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Derartu Tulu born?March 21, 1972
2. Where was Derartu Tulu born?Bekoji, Arsi Province, Ethiopia
3. What is the olympic gold medals?10,000 meters: 1992 Barcelona, 2000 Sydney
4. What is the olympic bronze medal?10,000 meters: 2004 Athens
5. Who is Derartu Tulu?She is an Ethiopian runner who won Olympic gold in the 10,000 meters and became the first Black African woman to win Olympic gold.
6. What did she win at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics?She won the 10,000‑meter race, becoming the first Ethiopian woman and first Black African woman to win Olympic gold.

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