10 Famous People from Ethiopia

Biblical queen who was mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and whose existence is often disputed among historians

Athlete who won two Olympic gold medals over 10,000 m and four World Championship titles in the event

Director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Marathon runner who became the first black African Olympic gold medalist at the 1960 Olympics

Canadian singer and Grammy winner who is the only child of Ethiopian immigrants

Male athlete and the world record holder in both the 5000-metre and 10000-metre until 2020

Model, actress, clothing designer, and maternal health advocate

Ethiopian-born Dutch female athlete best known for winning two gold medals at the 2020 Olympic

Regent of Ethipia from 1916 to 1930 and emperor from 1930 to 1974

Female long-distance runner who was the 5000 metres world record holder