Ethiopia competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. Team selection A provisional list of 36 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event. The participation of Kenenisa Bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba is said to be uncertain. The final team on the entry list comprises the names of 42 athletes. The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List, but not on the Official Start List of the specific event, resulting in total number of 34 competitors: Medalists The following competitors from Ethiopia won medals at the Championships Results Men Ibrahim Jeilan won the gold medal in a dramatic sprint finish in the men's 10,000m final. Women References External links Official local organising committee website Official IAAF competition website Nations at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics World Championships in Athletics Ethiopia at the World Championships in Athletics