Shura Kitata

Shura Kitata
Shura running in the 2018 London Marathon
Personal information
Full nameShura Kitata Tola
NationalityEthiopian
Born (1996-06-09) 9 June 1996 (age 28)
Sport
CountryEthiopia
SportAthletics
EventMarathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
World Marathon Majors
Gold medal – first place 2020 London Marathon
Silver medal – second place 2018 London Marathon
Silver medal – second place 2018 New York City Marathon
Silver medal – second place 2022 New York City Marathon

Shura Kitata Tola (born 9 June 1996) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and half-marathon. He has raced in several World Marathon Majors, including the 2020 London Marathon, where he won the race in a time of 2:05:41, beating Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, and the 2018 London Marathon where he finished in second place behind him. His other best performances include the 2017 Rome Marathon and 2017 Frankfurt Marathon victories and second places at the 2018 and 2022 New York City Marathon.


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