Almaz Ayana

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Almaz Ayana's career is defined by historic achievements. She broke a 23-year-old world record in the 10,000 meters, a performance widely considered one of the greatest in Olympic history. She is a two-time world champion and has won medals at every major global championship she has contested. Her marathon debut time remains unmatched, showcasing her versatility across distances.

AwardsAlmaz Ayana has won numerous prestigious awards, most notably the IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year in 2016. She has also been named Ethiopian Sportswoman of the Year multiple times, and her world record performance at the 2016 Olympics earned her worldwide recognition.

Honours & Distinctions

IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year

World Athletics·2016

Awarded for her outstanding performances, including the world record at the Rio Olympics.

Records & Feats

World Record in the 10,000 meters

World Record·2016

Set a world record of 29:17.45 at the 2016 Rio Olympics, breaking the previous record that had stood since 1993.

Fastest women's marathon debut

Marathon Debut·2022

Ran 2:17:20 at the 2022 Amsterdam Marathon, the fastest time ever for a female debut marathoner.