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Abebech Negussie

Abebech Negussie

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Birth dateMay 27, 1983
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Abebech Negussie is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on May 27, 1983. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 2:04.13 in the 800m, 4:06.01 in the 1500m and 2:42:17 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
1500 m
4:06.01
#633 all-time
800 m
2:04.13
2007 season best
2:42:17
Oct 29, 2007 · Dublin (IRL)
2007 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 1500 m 4:06.01 (#633 all-time), 800 m 2:04.13, 2007 season best 2:42:17 (Oct 29, 2007, Dublin (IRL)) · 43 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
Marathon
2:42:17-Oct 29, 2007-Dublin (IRL)
2002
1500m
4:10.49-May 15, 2002
↓
Doha (QAT)
2002
CrossCount
13:53-Mar 24, 2002
↑
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2001
1500m
4:06.01-Jul 6, 2001
↓
Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
2001
CrossCount
22:05-Mar 25, 2001
↑
29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000
800m
2:04.13-Jun 12, 2000-Rehlingen (GER)
2000
1500m
4:06.20-Jul 28, 2000
↓
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
2000
CrossCount
20:48-Mar 18, 2000
↑
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:17-Oct 29Dublin Marathon, Dublin

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.16-Jun 14Kassel Askina 2002, Kassel
1500m
4:19.89-Jun 8Bydgoszcz European Relays Festival, Bydgoszcz
1500m
4:10.49-May 15Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
CrossCount
13:53-Mar 2430th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
CrossCount
13:53-Mar 2330th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2001

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:29.57-Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
1500m
4:13.02-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
1500m
4:29.57-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
1500m
4:13.02-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
1500m
4:06.01-Jul 6Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
1500m
4:06.85-Jun 29Roma Golden Gala
1500m
4:07.44-Jun 17Nürnberg Live '01, Nürnberg
1500m
4:06.93-Jun 9Dortmund Sparkassen DLV Meeting, Dortmund
1500m
4:07.13-Jun 4Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m
4:09.73-May 18Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
CrossCount
22:05-Mar 2529th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
CrossCount
22:05-Mar 2429th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:19.93-Oct 21Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m
4:19.66-Oct 19Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m
4:19.66-Oct 17Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m
4:19.93-Oct 17Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m
4:15.52-Sep 27The XXVII Olympic Games
1500m
4:15.52-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
1500m
4:08.14-Aug 5London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
4:06.20-Jul 28Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
800m
2:04.13-Jun 12Rehlingen Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
1500m
4:08.63-Jun 1Golden Spike Tipsport, Ostrava
1500m
4:12.83-May 23Nijmegen International, Nijmegen
CrossCount
20:48-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

Honours

6

30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Short Race

2002
🥈

29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2001
8

28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2000
🥇

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abebech Negussie's 1500 m personal best?

Abebech Negussie's 1500 m personal best is 4:06.01, set on Jul 6, 2001 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #633 on the all-time list.

Which events does Abebech Negussie compete in?

Abebech Negussie competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Abebech Negussie perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 2:42:17, set on Oct 29, 2007 in Dublin (IRL).