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What silver medal did she win at the 1999 World Championships?

  • 5,000 metres

  • Marathon

  • 10,000 metres

  • Cross-Country Running

Answer

The silver medal at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics was earned in the 10,000-meter race by Gete Wami of Ethiopia. With a remarkable time of 30:24.56, Wami secured the second position on the podium, showcasing her extraordinary endurance and exceptional athletic abilities in long-distance running. Despite narrowly missing the gold medal, Wami's achievement highlighted her status as one of the dominant figures in women's distance running at the time.
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