AthleteEthiopian
Zohan Teferi
Long-distance runner, half-marathon and marathon competitor
Biography
An Ethiopian long-distance runner who has competed at the highest levels of international athletics, specializing in half-marathons and marathon distances.
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Athlete
Nationality
Ethiopian
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Zohan
Arabic origin
“A modern, streamlined variant of the Arabic Zohaan, Zohan carries meanings of light and radiance with a crisp, accessible sound. It feels equally at home in contemporary American contexts and traditional Arabic-speaking communities.”