Simret Sultan Ghebermichael (born 20 July 1984) is an Eritrean long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. She was born in Mirara. She won the Cross de Atapuerca competition in Spain in 2007. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and was the flag-bearer for her nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.
It was reported in February 2009 that Simret has defected and claimed asylum in the UK.Eritrean Athletes Seek Political Asylum Department of Information and Culture Eritrean people's party
Achievements YearTournamentVenueResultExtra2002African ChampionshipsRadès, Tunisia 8th5000 m, 16:35.38 PB 7th10,000 m, 34:00.47 PB2006World Cross Country ChampionshipsFukuoka, Japan 17thLong race2007World Cross Country ChampionshipsMombasa, Kenya 9thSenior raceAll-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria 5th5000 m2007 All-Africa Games, women's 5000 m final (as Simret Ghebre Michael)
Personal bests 1500 metres - 4:25.0 min (2001) 3000 metres - 9:42.28 min (2004) 5000 metres - 15:18.69 min (2005) 10,000 metres - 34:00.47 min (2002)
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