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Josef

Tessema

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'9"

Age

36

Hometown

Virginia, Va.

Education

Robert E. Lee High School (Virginia, Va.) ‘07 Norfolk State University ‘12, Building Construction

Quick Facts
  • Son of Asnake Getzchew and Tigest Gebre
  • Also an Ethiopian citizen
  • Hobbies include playing soccer and FIFA video games.
Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (5000m - Men)

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