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Abeba Aregawi

ETHWomen

Birth dateJul 5, 1990

BirthplaceAdigrat, Ethiopia

Height1.70 m

Weight52 kg

Abeba Aregawi Gebretsadik (Amharic: አበባ አረጋዊ; born 5 July 1990) is an Ethiopian-born Swedish middle-distance runner who specialised in the 1,500 metres She won the silver medal in the 1,500 m at the 2012 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the World Championships in 2013. She represented Ethiopia internationally until December 2012, and afterwards represented Sweden.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

1500 Metres Short Track

3:57.91

800 m

1:59.20

#373 all-time

2026 season best

1:11:29

Mar 8, 2026 · Lisboa (POR)

2026 season best

Last competition

Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

May 24, 2026 · 2:23:12

Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold

Record

Area record · 1500 Metres Short Track 3:57.91

Area record

Age

36 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:57.91, 800 m 1:59.20 (#373 all-time), 2026 season best 1:11:29 (Mar 8, 2026, Lisboa (POR)) · Last competition: Tartan Ottawa International Marathon, May 24, 2026, 2:23:12 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · Area record (1500 Metres Short Track) · 36 years old

Personal bests

1:59.20

3:56.54

4:23.07

15:15.88

1:11:29

2:23:12

3:57.91

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	-	1
World Championships	1	-	-	1
Total	1	1	-	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	Semi	1:11:29	-	Mar 8, 2026	-	EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
2026	Marathon	2:23:12	-	May 24, 2026	-	Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
2025	5000m	15:15.88	-	Aug 22, 2025	-	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2015	800m	1:59.98	-	May 30, 2015	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2015	1500m	4:01.97	-	Jun 7, 2015	↓	Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
2015	Mile	4:23.07	-	Sep 11, 2015	-	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2014	1500m	3:57.57	-	May 31, 2014	↓	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2014	1500m-short-track	3:57.91	-	Feb 6, 2014	↑	Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2013	800m	1:59.20	-	Jun 8, 2013	↑	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2013	1500m	3:56.60	-	May 10, 2013	↓	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2013	1500m-short-track	3:58.40	-	Feb 21, 2013	↑	Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2012	800m	1:59.39	-	Sep 2, 2012	↑	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
2012	1500m	3:56.54	-	May 31, 2012	↓	Roma Golden Gala
2011	1500m-short-track	4:01.47	-	Feb 22, 2011	↑	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2011	1500m	4:01.47	-	Feb 22, 2011	↓	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2010	800m	2:02.90	-	Jun 5, 2010	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2010	1500m	4:01.96	-	Jul 10, 2010	↓	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2009	800m	2:01.98	-	Jul 12, 2009	↑	Tanger (MAR)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:23:12	-	May 24	Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
Semi	1:11:29	-	Mar 8	EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:23.97	-	Aug 24	Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
5000m	15:23.97	-	Aug 23	Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
5000m	15:15.88	-	Aug 22	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
Semi	DQ	-	Mar 9	EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	DQ	-	Nov 16	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
10Kilometr	DQ	-	Jun 15	Corrida Internationale de Langueux

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:13.62	-	Sep 13	Stockholm Finnkampen, Stockholm
Mile	4:23.07	-	Sep 11	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:05.79	-	Sep 11	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:12.16	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:10.77	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:15.90	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:12.16	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:10.77	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:03.07	-	Jun 11	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:01.97	-	Jun 7	Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
800m	1:59.98	-	May 30	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m	4:04.42	-	May 15	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:03.40	-	Aug 28	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:07.75	-	Aug 21	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:05.08	-	Aug 15	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	4:05.08	-	Aug 12	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	4:11.64	-	Aug 12	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	4:00.94	-	Jul 11	Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:03.46	-	Jul 5	Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
1500m	4:14.20	-	Jun 22	European Team Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig
1500m	4:14.20	-	Jun 21	European Team Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig
1500m	4:00.13	-	Jun 14	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
1500m	3:57.57	-	May 31	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
1500m	3:58.72	-	May 18	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
1500m-short-track	4:00.61	-	Mar 8	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i)
1500m-short-track	4:00.61	-	Mar 7	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i)
1500m-short-track	4:08.74	-	Mar 7	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i)
1500m-short-track	3:57.91	-	Feb 6	Stockholm XL Galan, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:16.89	-	Sep 8	Stockholm Finnkampen, Stockholm
1500m	4:05.41	-	Sep 6	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
800m	2:01.22	-	Aug 22	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:07.66	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
1500m	4:02.67	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
1500m	4:05.66	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
1500m	4:05.66	-	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
1500m	4:07.66	-	Aug 11	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
1500m	4:02.11	-	Jul 4	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:03.70	-	Jun 30	Birmingham Sainsbury's Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
800m	1:59.20	-	Jun 8	Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m	4:00.23	-	Jun 6	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:03.69	-	May 25	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
1500m	3:56.60	-	May 10	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abeba Aregawi's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Abeba Aregawi's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:57.91, set on Feb 6, 2014 in Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i).

Which events does Abeba Aregawi compete in?

Abeba Aregawi competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

How did Abeba Aregawi perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:11:29, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Lisboa (POR). Last competition: Tartan Ottawa International Marathon on May 24, 2026, 2:23:12.

How many medals has Abeba Aregawi won?

Abeba Aregawi has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.

Abeba Aregawi

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