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Currently, Meseret Defar is 41 years, 1 months and 3 days old. Meseret Defar will celebrate 42rd birthday on a Wednesday 19th of November 2025. Below we countdown to Meseret Defar upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Meseret Defar |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 19, 1983 (Ethiopia) |
| Birthday | November 19 |
| Town/City | Ethiopia |
| Nationality | Ethiopia |
Meseret Defar’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Meseret Defar was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Long-distance Runner whose specialty was the 3000 meters and 5000 meters events; she broke several records during her time on the track.
Her first Olympic competition was at the 2004 Athens games, where she took home a gold in 5000 meters; she would go on to win the bronze at the 2008 Beijing games and gold at the 2012 London games, both in 5000 meters.
She was also successful in other global competitions, especially the World Championships; she broke the indoor records for the two-mile run, 3000 meters, and 5000 meters.
She and her husband adopted several children and she was a major contributor to numerous children's charities.
Her world record for 5000 meters was surpassed by her Ethiopian colleague Tirunesh Dibaba in 2008.
