Simret Sultan Ghebermichael[1] (born 20 July 1984) is anEritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the5000 metres andcross-country running. She was born in Mirara. She won theCross de Atapuerca competition in Spain in 2007. She competed in the2008 Summer Olympics inBeijing,China, and was the flag-bearer for her nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.
It was reported in February 2009 that Simret has defected and claimed asylum in the UK.[2]
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | African Championships | Radès,Tunisia | 8th | 5000 m, 16:35.38 PB |
| 7th | 10,000 m, 34:00.47 PB | |||
| 2006 | World Cross Country Championships | Fukuoka,Japan | 17th | Long race |
| 2007 | World Cross Country Championships | Mombasa,Kenya | 9th | Senior race |
| All-Africa Games | Algiers,Algeria | 5th | 5000 m[3] |
| Olympic Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Flagbearer for EritreaBeijing 2008 | Succeeded by |
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