Quick facts
Date of birth: 07.05.1980Born in Gondar region, Ethiopia.Former political refugee, who represents his new country Luxembourg since June'22 in athletics.Follows an education program as pharmacist and speaks amharic, english, french and luxemburgish.Hometown: Luxembourg.
Personal bests
10km: 29.44half-marathon: 63.22Marathon: 2h17.12
Career HIGHLIGHT
Rio Olympic Games 2016 (marathon), as a member of the ROT (Refugee Olympic Team).
Several times Luxembourg national champion over 10km, HM, marathon and cross country.
Background
Yonas, originally from Ethiopia, has been living in Luxembourg since 2012 and under international protection in since 2013. He got the Luxembourgian nationality in 2021 and is allowed by World Athletics to represent his new country since June ’22.
Discover more on Yonas story: https://lequotidien.lu/a-la-une/portrait-yonas-kinde-les-caramels-ca-mene-a-tout/
Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=554119029304929
