Tigist Gezahagn Menigstu

Started: She took up the sport at school. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2021) Reason: "Because I like to run." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2021) Milestones: She became the first athlete representing Ethiopia to win a gold medal in any sport at the Paralympic Games when she was victorious in the women's T13 1500m at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. The gold medal was also the first Paralympic medal of any colour for a female Ethiopian athlete in any sport. (SportsDeskOnline, 14 Jun 2024; Paralympic Games Facebook page, 20 Oct 2022)