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Height
5'10"
Age
38
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Education
Penn Wood High School (Yedon, Penn.) University of Illinois ‘14, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Classification: T54
Quick Facts
- Son of Aklilu Senbeta and Barbara Utley, Senbeta can also speak fluent Portuguese.
- When he’s not competing, he Is an avid sports fan, especially Philly teams, and freelances for the Bleacher Report.
- He believes in the power of sport as a reason to find commonality among other individuals.
Career Highlights
- 2014 Boston Marathon, ninth
- 2014 Grandma's Marathon, 1st
- 2013 Boston Marathon, 24th
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, (Marathon T54 - Men), 17th (5000m T54 - Men), 22th (800m T54 - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2019 – 17th (Marathon T54 - Men)
- Years of participation: Marathon T54 - Men 2019; 5000m T54 - Men 2015
- Top finish: 17th – 2015 (5000m T54 - Men), 2019 (Marathon T54 - Men)
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