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Abraham Cherkos

Birth dateSep 23, 1989

BirthplaceAsella, Ethiopia

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Abreham Cherkos Feleke (Amharic: አብረሃም ቸርቆስ ፈለቀ; born 23 September 1989) is an Ethiopian professional long-distance runner. A former track specialist, he now competes in road running events including the marathon.

He was the 2005 World Youth Champion in the 3000 m and upgraded to a world junior silver medal the next year over 5000 m. He took bronze at the 2006 IAAF World Athletics Final and represented Ethiopia at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.

He won his first major senior medal (a bronze) at the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He became world junior champion in 2008 and also made his Olympic debut, finishing fifth at the 2008 Beijing Games. After a year out in 2009, he made his marathon debut in 2010 at the Amsterdam Marathon, setting a best of 2:07:29.

Key facts

3000 Metres Short Track

7:34.05

5000 Metres Short Track

13:07.83

2015 season best

2:08:14

Mar 15, 2015 · Seoul (KOR)

2015 season best

Age

36 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:34.05, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:07.83, 2015 season best 2:08:14 (Mar 15, 2015, Seoul (KOR)) · 36 years old

Personal bests

3:42.91

7:31.81

12:54.19

1:01:42

2:06:13

13:15

7:34.05

28:14

13:07.83

8:16.07

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2015	Marathon	2:08:14	-	Mar 15, 2015	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2014	Marathon	2:07:08	-	Mar 16, 2014	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2012	Marathon	2:12:46	-	Apr 22, 2012	↓	London Marathon
2011	Semi	1:01:42	-	Feb 27, 2011	-	Ostia (ITA)
2011	Marathon	2:06:13	-	Apr 18, 2011	↓	Boston Marathon
2010	3000m	7:34.38	-	Feb 10, 2010	↑	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2010	3000m-short-track	7:34.38	-	Feb 10, 2010	↑	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2010	10Kilometr	28:14	-	Jul 4, 2010	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA)
2010	Marathon	2:07:29	-	Oct 17, 2010	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
2009	3000m	7:31.81	-	Sep 6, 2009	↑	Rieti (ITA)
2009	3000m-short-track	7:34.05	-	Feb 14, 2009	↑	Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP) (i)
2009	5000m-short-track	13:07.83	-	Feb 26, 2009	-	Praha (CZE) (i)
2009	5000m	13:07.83	-	Feb 26, 2009	↑	Praha (CZE) (i)
2009	5Kilometre	13:19	-	Apr 5, 2009	↓	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2009	10Kilometr	29:04	-	Sep 26, 2009	↑	Scicli (ITA)
2008	3000m-short-track	7:38.03	-	Feb 2, 2008	↑	Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2008	3000m	7:38.03	-	Feb 2, 2008	↑	Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2008	5000m	12:57.56	-	Jun 1, 2008	↑	Berlin DKB-ISTAF
2007	3000m	8:09.70	-	Sep 7, 2007	↑	Weltklasse Zürich
2007	5000m	13:05.83	-	Jun 27, 2007	↑	Ostrava (CZE)
2007	CrossCount	24:59	-	Mar 24, 2007	-	35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2006	3000m	7:32.37	-	Jul 11, 2006	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
2006	2Miles	8:16.07	-	May 28, 2006	-	Eugene, OR (USA)
2006	5000m	12:54.19	-	Jul 14, 2006	↑	Roma Golden Gala
2006	5Kilometre	13:15	-	Apr 9, 2006	↓	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2005	1500m	3:42.91	-	Aug 19, 2005	-	Weltklasse Zürich
2005	3000m	7:43.00	-	Aug 28, 2005	↑	Rieti (ITA)
2005	5000m	13:25.65	-	Sep 4, 2005	↑	Berlin ISTAF

2015

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:09:22	-	Nov 1	Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Marathon	2:08:14	-	Mar 15	Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Marathon	2:08:15	-	Mar 15	-

2014

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:08:47	-	Nov 2	Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon	2:07:08	-	Mar 16	Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2012

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:12:46	-	Apr 22	London Marathon

2011

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:06:13	-	Apr 18	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:01:42	-	Feb 27	Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2010

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:07:29	-	Oct 17	Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
10Kilometr	28:14	-	Jul 4	Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr	29:54	-	May 30	Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
3000m-short-track	7:34.38	-	Feb 10	Stockholm GE Galan, Stockholm (i)
3000m	7:34.38	-	Feb 10	-
3000m	7:40.04	-	Feb 6	-
3000m-short-track	7:40.04	-	Feb 6	Stuttgart Sparkassen-Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)

2009

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:04	-	Sep 26	Scicli Memorial Peppe Greco, Scicli
3000m	7:31.81	-	Sep 6	Rieti 2009, Rieti
5Kilometre	13:19	-	Apr 5	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
5000m-short-track	13:07.83	-	Feb 26	Praha World Recorders' Meeting, Praha (i)
3000m-short-track	7:34.05	-	Feb 14	Valencia Reunión Internacional de Atletismo, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
3000m	7:34.05	-	Feb 14	-
3000m-short-track	7:36.36	-	Feb 7	Stuttgart Sparkassen-Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)
3000m	7:36.36	-	Feb 7	-

2008

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:16.46	-	Aug 23	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	13:47.60	-	Aug 20	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	13:47.60	-	Aug 15	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	13:16.46	-	Aug 15	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	13:08.57	-	Jul 13	Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
5000m	13:08.57	-	Jul 8	Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
5000m	13:09.64	-	Jun 8	-
5000m	12:57.56	-	Jun 1	Berlin DKB-ISTAF
3000m	7:49.96	-	Mar 9	-
3000m-short-track	7:49.96	-	Mar 9	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	7:49.96	-	Mar 7	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	7:54.51	-	Mar 7	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
5000m	13:18.47	-	Feb 21	Melbourne Telstra A Series, Melbourne
3000m-short-track	7:41.31	-	Feb 9	Valencia Reunion Internacional, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (i)
3000m	7:41.31	-	Feb 9	-
3000m	7:38.03	-	Feb 2	-
3000m-short-track	7:38.03	-	Feb 2	Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)

2007

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:09.70	-	Sep 7	Weltklasse Zürich
5000m	13:51.01	-	Sep 2	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:33.62	-	Aug 30	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:33.62	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:51.01	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:14.90	-	Jul 22	Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
5000m	13:05.83	-	Jun 27	Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
CrossCount	24:59	-	Mar 24	35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa

2006

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:49.66	-	Sep 10	Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
5000m	13:49.66	-	Sep 9	Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abraham Cherkos's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Abraham Cherkos's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:34.05, set on Feb 14, 2009 in Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP) (i).

Which events does Abraham Cherkos compete in?

Abraham Cherkos competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Abraham Cherkos perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:08:14, set on Mar 15, 2015 in Seoul (KOR).

Abraham Cherkos

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2015

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2009

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2007

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