Gudisa Shentema (Amharic: ጉድሳ ሸንተማ; born 19 April 1980 inAmbo) is an Ethiopianlong-distance runner who specializes in themarathon.
He won a bronze medal at the2003 All-Africa Games and finished thirteenth at the2005 World Championships. He also competed at the2007 World Championships, but did not finish the race.
His personal best time is 2:07:34 hours, achieved in April 2008 at theParis Marathon. In thehalf marathon his personal best time is 1:02:23 hours, achieved in September 2005 inPhiladelphia.
After a two year break from the marathon distance, he made a winning return at the inaugural Haile Gebrselassie Marathon inEthiopia.[1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd | Marathon | 2:27:39 |
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