Abel Yemane

Birth dateDec 16, 2002

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Abel Yemane is a Eritrea middle-distance runner, born on December 16, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.90 in the 800m, 8:11.98 in the 3000m, 14:07.15 in the 5000m, 29:25.93 in the 10000m and 1:04:00 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Eritrea.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:32.81

Half Marathon

1:04:00

2026 season best

8:58.37

Jul 24, 2026 · Sola Arena, Karlstad (SWE)

2026 season best

Last competition

Swedish Championships

Jul 24, 2026 · 8:58.37

Swedish Championships

Age

23 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:32.81, Half Marathon 1:04:00, 2026 season best 8:58.37 (Jul 24, 2026, Sola Arena, Karlstad (SWE)) · Last competition: Swedish Championships, Jul 24, 2026, 8:58.37 · 23 years old

Personal bests

1:59.90

8:11.98

14:07.15

29:25.93

1:04:00

8:32.81

14:23

5:44.10

8:41.20

28:56

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	8:41.20	-	Feb 27, 2026	↓	Swedish Indoor Championships
2026	3000m-short-track	8:41.20	-	Feb 27, 2026	-	Swedish Indoor Championships
2026	3000mSt	8:58.37	-	Jul 24, 2026	↓	Swedish Championships
2026	5000m	14:07.15	-	May 23, 2026	↑	Spåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed Races
2026	10Kilometr	28:56	-	Apr 4, 2026	↑	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2026	10000m	29:40.67	-	Jun 17, 2026	↓	Långlöparnas Kväll
2025	3000mSt	8:39.53	-	Aug 1, 2025	↓	Swedish Championships
2025	5000m	14:16.37	-	Aug 3, 2025	↑	Swedish Championships
2025	5Kilometre	14:30	-	Apr 5, 2025	↓	Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen
2025	10000m	29:25.93	-	May 22, 2025	↓	Långlöparnas Kväll, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
2025	10Kilometr	29:32	-	Oct 5, 2025	↑	Hässelbyloppet
2024	800m	1:59.90	-	Jun 9, 2024	-	Boden Sommarspel
2024	3000m	8:23.74	-	Jul 4, 2024	↓	Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
2024	3000mSt	8:59.85	-	Jun 15, 2024	↓	SAYO, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna
2024	5000m	14:21.23	-	Jun 16, 2024	↑	Folksam GP Sollentuna, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna - National Events
2023	5Kilometre	14:23	-	Nov 18, 2023	↓	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2023	Semi	1:04:00	-	Oct 29, 2023	-	Maratonina Citta' di Arezzo, Arezzo
2022	3000mSt	8:32.81	-	Jun 11, 2022	↓	Meeting National à thème de l'Est Lyonnais
2021	3000m	8:11.98	-	Jul 24, 2021	↓	Asmara (ERI)
2021	3000mSt	8:49.96	-	Aug 22, 2021	↓	World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
2021	5000m	14:11.14	-	Jul 25, 2021	↑	Asmara (ERI)
2020	3000mSt	9:02.82	-	Feb 21, 2020	↓	Eritrean Championships
2020	5000m	14:45.20	-	Feb 21, 2020	↑	Eritrean Championships
2019	2000Metres	5:44.10	-	Apr 17, 2019	↑	African U18 Championships, Abidjan
2018	2000Metres	5:46.63	-	Jul 25, 2018	↑	Algiers (ALG)
2018	3000mSt	5:47.71	-	Oct 12, 2018	↓	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
2018	CrossCount	11:56	-	Oct 12, 2018	-	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:58.37	-	Jul 24	Swedish Championships
3000mSt	9:06.91	-	Jun 27	Swedish Team Championships - Final
10000m	29:40.67	-	Jun 17	Långlöparnas Kväll
5000m	14:07.15	-	May 23	Spåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed Races
10Kilometr	28:56	-	Apr 4	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
3000m-short-track	8:41.20	-	Feb 27	Swedish Indoor Championships
10Kilometr	29:13	-	Jan 11	10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:32	-	Oct 5	Hässelbyloppet
5000m	14:16.37	-	Aug 3	Swedish Championships
3000mSt	8:39.53	-	Aug 1	Swedish Championships
5000m	14:16.37	-	Aug 1	Swedish Championships
3000mSt	8:53.27	-	Jul 12	National Team Championships Final
3000mSt	DNF	-	Jul 3	Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
10000m	29:25.93	-	May 22	Långlöparnas Kväll, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
5000m	14:24.17	-	May 17	Spåret 5000m
5Kilometre	14:30	-	Apr 5	Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:23.74	-	Jul 4	Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
5000m	14:21.23	-	Jun 16	Folksam GP Sollentuna, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna - National Events
3000mSt	8:59.85	-	Jun 15	SAYO, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna
3000m	8:29.61	-	Jun 14	SAYO, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna
3000mSt	8:59.85	-	Jun 14	SAYO, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna
800m	1:59.90	-	Jun 9	Boden Sommarspel
3000mSt	9:14.66	-	Jun 9	Boden Sommarspel
5000m	14:49.92	-	Jun 8	Boden Sommarspel

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	14:23	-	Nov 18	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
Semi	1:04:00	-	Oct 29	Maratonina Citta' di Arezzo, Arezzo

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:32.81	-	Jun 11	Meeting National à thème de l'Est Lyonnais
3000mSt	8:55.6HT	-	Apr 30	Eritrean U20 Championships, Central Stadium, Asmara
3000mSt	8:55.7HT	-	Apr 3	Eritrean Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:03.77	-	Sep 19	Eritrean Championships, Asmara
5000m	14:23.11	-	Sep 18	Eritrean Championships, Asmara
3000mSt	8:49.96	-	Aug 22	World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:51.28	-	Aug 20	World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:51.28	-	Aug 19	World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:49.96	-	Aug 19	World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m	14:11.14	-	Jul 25	Eritrean World U20 Trials, Asmara
3000m	8:11.98	-	Jul 24	Eritrean World U20 Trials, Asmara
5000m	14:26.0HT	-	Jul 18	Eritrean U20 Championships, Asmara
3000m	8:16.98	-	Jul 17	Eritrean U20 Championships, Asmara
3000mSt	9:16.5HT	-	Mar 28	ENAF Time Trial, Asmara
3000mSt	8:54.72	-	Mar 14	ENAF Time Trial, Asmara

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:45.20	-	Feb 21	Eritrean Championships
3000mSt	9:02.82	-	Feb 21	Eritrean Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	5:44.10	-	Apr 17	African U18 Championships, Abidjan
2000Metres	5:44.10	-	Apr 17	African U18 Championships, Abidjan

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	11:56	-	Oct 15	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
3000mSt	5:47.71	-	Oct 12	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
2000Metres	5:47.71	-	Oct 12	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
CrossCount	11:56	-	Oct 12	Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
2000Metres	5:46.63	-	Jul 25	Algiers African Youth Games, Algiers

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abel Yemane's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Abel Yemane's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:32.81, set on Jun 11, 2022 in Stade Raymond Troussier, Decines (FRA).

Which events does Abel Yemane compete in?

Abel Yemane competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

How did Abel Yemane perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:58.37, set on Jul 24, 2026 in Sola Arena, Karlstad (SWE). Last competition: Swedish Championships on Jul 24, 2026, 8:58.37.

Abel Yemane

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