Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 37th | Marathon | 2:39:13 |
| 2006 | World Road Running Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 4th | 20 km | 1:05:16 |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 2008 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:25:25 |
| Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 15th | Marathon | 2:31:16 | |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 23rd | Marathon | 2:32:42 |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | — | Marathon | DSQ |
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