Yemaneberhan "Yeman" Crippa (born 15 October 1996)[2] is an Ethiopian-born Italian long-distance runner.

Born in Dessie, in the north-eastern part of Ethiopia, Yemaneberhan lost his Ethiopian parents in the Eritrean–Ethiopian War, where Eritrea won its independence, and landed in an orphanage in Addis Abeba.

He was adopted in 2001 by an Italian couple, Roberto and Luisa Crippa, and settled with them in Trento.

[3][4] Winning several medals in various age categories, Crippa made his senior debut at the 2016 European Championships in Amsterdam, finishing eighth in the 5000 metres.

[6] Crippa enjoyed a successful year by winning European 10,000 m gold and bronze in the 5000 m at Munich 2022.