Yemaneberhan Crippa

Yemaneberhan Crippa, born on October fifteenth, nineteen ninety-six, is an accomplished long-distance runner who represents Italy after his Ethiopian roots. His athletic prowess was showcased at the European Athletics Championships in 2022, where he clinched the gold medal in the 10,000 metres and secured a bronze in the 5000 metres. This remarkable performance added to his previous accolades, including a bronze medal in the 10,000 m at the 2018 championships.

Crippa's journey in athletics is marked by his impressive achievements in cross country as well. He has earned five medals in age-group races at the European Cross Country Championships, including an Individual Bronze Medal in the Senior race in 2019. His dedication to the sport was further highlighted by his Individual Silver Medal performance at the 2024 European Cross Country Championships.

In addition to his European successes, Crippa made his mark on the junior stage, winning a bronze medal in the 5000 m at the 2015 European Junior Championships and a gold medal at the 2017 European U23 Championships. His talent is further exemplified by his record-setting performances, as he holds seven Italian records across various distances, including the 3000 m, 5000 m both indoors and outdoors, 10,000 m, 5 km road race, half marathon, and marathon.

With five national titles to his name, Yemaneberhan Crippa continues to inspire aspiring athletes and represents the pinnacle of long-distance running in Italy.