Weynay Ghebresilasie running for GBR, in the Men's Elite Race, passing through Cabot Square during the 2022 London Marathon on his way to 9th place

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Weynay Ghebresilasie (born 24 March 1994 in Gheza Hamle, Eritrea) is an Eritrean born runner, competing for Great Britain as of February 2021, who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He competed in that event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, coming tenth in his heat, and was the flag bearer of the Eritrean team. He also placed sixth at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics that year. Subsequent to the Olympics, he sought political asylum in the United Kingdom. He joined Sunderland Harriers & Athletic Club and on 31 January 2021 became eligible to represent Great Britain in international competition.

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Location: Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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