Simret Sultan Ghebermichael[1] (born 20 July 1984) is an Eritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. She was born in Mirara. She won the Cross de Atapuerca competition in Spain in 2007. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and was the flag-bearer for her nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.
It was reported in February 2009 that Simret has defected and claimed asylum in the UK.[2]
^"Simret Sultan". Olympedia. OLYMadMen. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
^Eritrean Athletes Seek Political Asylum Department of Information and Culture Eritrean people's party
SimretSultan Ghebermichael (born 20 July 1984) is an Eritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. She...
June 2019 Prefontaine Classic Palo Alto, United States 5000 m 15:16.25 SimretSultan 19 August 2008 Olympic Games Beijing, China 14:58.24 Weini Kelati Frezghi...
Olympic Committee in Beijing Competitors 11 in 1 sport Flag bearer SimretSultan Ghebremichael Medals Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0 Summer Olympics...
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