Yared Nuguse is a professional American middle-distance runner, specializing in 1500m. He was born on 1st June, 1999, in Washington, DC to parents Alem and Mana Nuguse. He holds both the North American indoor and outdoor records for 1500m and mile events.
Yared holds an impressive athletic record, with achievements such as winning silver at the World Indoor Championships, placing in the top 8 at World Championships, winning two Diamond League meetings, and securing an NCAA championship. His current world rankings include 2nd place in the Men's 1500m and 15th overall.
Who are Yared Nuguse’s parents?
Yared Nuguse's parents are Alem Nuguse and Mana Nuguse. Alem Nuguse, his father, is an Ethiopian refugee who fled political persecution in Ethiopia and eventually settled in the United States. Yared Nuguse has five siblings: Fastina, Tegest, Senait, and twins Zebeeb and Alula.
Who is Yared Nuguse’s father?
Yared Nuguse's father is Alem Nuguse. He is originally from Tigray, Ethiopia. Alem Nuguse was a political refugee from Ethiopia. He faced imprisonment due to his political beliefs during a period of political turmoil in Ethiopia, particularly under a socialist government in the 1980s. After his release, he fled to Sudan and eventually sought asylum in the United States during the Ronald Reagan administration.
In the U.S., Alem Nuguse settled in Arlington, Virginia, where he started a new life and met his wife, Mana, who is also from the Tigray region of Ethiopia. He found work first with Aetna Insurance and later with the post office. They later moved to Washington, D.C., before eventually settling in Louisville, Kentucky. They emphasized education for their children, including Yared, who excelled academically and athletically.
Who is Yared Nuguse’s mother?
Yared Nuguse's mother is Mana Nuguse. She is from Tigray, Ethiopia, and like her husband Alem, she emigrated to the United States. She met her husband, Alem, in Arlington after both had emigrated.
Yared Nuguse's parent's nationality
Yared Nuguse's parents are Ethiopian by nationality. They are originally from the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
FAQs
Yared Nuguse was born on June 1, 1999 (age 25).
Yared Nuguse's hometown is Louisville, Kentucky.
Yared Nuguse attended DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
Yared Nuguse attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his bachelor's degree.
Yared Nuguse competes in track and field.
