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Alemitu Bekele

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Birth dateSep 17, 1977

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Alemitu Bekele is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on September 17, 1977. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:06.32 in the 1500m, 4:33.46 in the Mile, 8:46.50 in the 3000m, 15:05.85 in the 5000m and 35:48.82 in the 10000m. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts

3000 Metres Short Track

8:46.50

1500 m

4:06.32

#676 all-time

2018 season best

1:19:11

Jan 7, 2018 · Adana (TUR)

2018 season best

Last competition

Adana Half Marathon, Adana

Jan 7, 2018 · 1:19:11

Adana Half Marathon, Adana

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:46.50, 1500 m 4:06.32 (#676 all-time), 2018 season best 1:19:11 (Jan 7, 2018, Adana (TUR)) · Last competition: Adana Half Marathon, Adana, Jan 7, 2018, 1:19:11 · 49 years old

Personal bests

4:06.32

4:33.46

8:46.50

15:05.85

35:48.82

1:15:07

5:56.5HT

8:46.50

54:02

35:05

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2018	Semi	1:19:11	-	Jan 7, 2018	↓	Adana Half Marathon, Adana
2017	10Kilometr	35:05	-	Dec 17, 2017	↑	Gaziantep (TUR)
2017	Semi	1:17:51	-	Jan 8, 2017	↓	Adana (TUR)
2016	5000m	17:18.07	-	May 24, 2016	↓	Mersin (TUR)
2016	10Kilometr	35:51	-	Oct 30, 2016	↑	Kocaeli (TUR)
2016	15Kilometr	54:02	-	Dec 11, 2016	↑	Mersin (TUR)
2016	Semi	1:15:07	-	Feb 21, 2016	↓	Trabzon (TUR)
2009	3000m	8:46.50	-	Mar 8, 2009	↑	European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
2009	3000m-short-track	8:46.50	-	Mar 8, 2009	↑	European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
2008	1500m	4:06.32	-	Jun 29, 2008	↑	Istanbul (TUR)
2008	Mile	4:33.46	-	Jun 7, 2008	↑	Istanbul (TUR)
2008	3000m	8:56.73	-	Feb 9, 2008	↑	Athina (GRE) (i)
2008	3000m-short-track	8:56.73	-	Feb 9, 2008	↑	Athina (GRE) (i)
2008	5000m	15:05.85	-	May 31, 2008	↓	Izmir (TUR)
2008	10000m	35:48.82	-	Jul 2, 2008	-	Namur (BEL)
2007	1500m	4:12.68	-	Jun 30, 2007	↑	Istanbul (TUR)
2007	2000m	5:56.5h	-	Jun 3, 2007	-	Istanbul (TUR)
2007	3000m	8:55.51	-	Jul 5, 2007	↑	Sofia (BUL)
2007	5000m	16:47.08	-	Jul 4, 2007	↓	Sofia (BUL)
2002	1500m	4:20.88	-	Jul 27, 2002	↑	Ninove (BEL)
2000	1500m	4:11.28	-	Jul 2, 2000	↑	Kavala (GRE)
2000	Mile	4:34.49	-	Jun 24, 2000	↑	Istanbul (TUR)
2000	CrossCount	13:52	-	Mar 19, 2000	↑	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1999	5000m	16:26.54	-	Jul 31, 1999	↓	Göteborg European U23 Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
1999	CrossCount	20:00	-	Dec 12, 1999	↑	6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
1999	15Kilometr	57:19	-	Oct 17, 1999	↑	Istanbul (TUR)
1995	CrossCount	14:26	-	Mar 25, 1995	↑	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1993	CrossCount	14:46	-	Mar 28, 1993	↑	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:19:11	-	Jan 7	Adana Half Marathon, Adana

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	35:05	-	Dec 17	Gaziantep 10 km, Gaziantep
10Kilometr	35:47	-	Oct 29	Kocaeli 10 km, Kocaeli
Semi	1:17:51	-	Jan 8	Adana Half Marathon, Adana

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	54:02	-	Dec 11	Mersin 15 km, Mersin
15Kilometr	56:39	-	Nov 13	Istanbul 15 km, Istanbul
10Kilometr	35:51	-	Oct 30	Kocaeli 10 km, Kocaeli
5000m	17:18.07	-	May 24	Mersin Turkish Club Championships, Mersin
Semi	1:15:26	-	Apr 24	Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul
Semi	1:15:07	-	Feb 21	Trabzon Half Marathon, Trabzon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	DQ	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
5000m	DQ	-	Jun 18	European Athletics Team Championships First League, Izmir
5000m	DQ	-	Jun 9	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000m-short-track	DQ	-	Mar 4	European Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	DQ	-	Sep 4	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
5000m	DQ	-	Aug 27	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup
5000m	DQ	-	Aug 6	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
5000m	DQ	-	Jul 31	Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
3000m	DQ	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000m-short-track	DQ	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	DQ	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships
1500m	DQ	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships
3000m-short-track	8:46.50	-	Mar 8	European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
3000m-short-track	8:46.50	-	Mar 7	European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
3000m-short-track	8:57.94	-	Mar 7	European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:48.48	-	Aug 22	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	15:10.92	-	Aug 19	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m	15:48.48	-	Aug 19	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
10000m	35:48.82	-	Jul 2	Belgian 10,000m and 3000mSC Championships, Namur
1500m	4:06.32	-	Jun 29	Istanbul Enka Grand Prix, Istanbul
3000m	9:26.64	-	Jun 21	European Cup 1st League Group B, Istanbul
Mile	4:33.46	-	Jun 7	Istanbul
5000m	15:05.85	-	May 31	Turkish Championships, Izmir
3000m-short-track	9:04.94	-	Mar 9	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	9:04.94	-	Mar 7	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	8:56.73	-	Feb 9	Athens Balkan Indoor Championships, Athina (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:55.51	-	Jul 5	Sofia Balkan Championships, Sofia
5000m	16:47.08	-	Jul 4	Sofia Balkan Championships, Sofia
1500m	4:12.68	-	Jun 30	Istanbul 62nd Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
1500m	4:19.77	-	Jun 10	Bucureşti Romanian International Championships, Bucureşti
2000m	5:56.5HT	-	Jun 3	Istanbul Yilmaz Sazak Memorial, Istanbul

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:20.88	-	Jul 27	Ninove Flanders Cup, Ninove

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	DNF	-	Dec 10	7th European Cross Country Championships, Malmö - U20 Events
1500m	4:16.72	-	Jul 9	European Cup 2nd League Group B, Banská Bystrica
1500m	4:11.28	-	Jul 2	Kavala Balkan Games, Kavala
Mile	4:34.49	-	Jun 24	Istanbul
CrossCount	13:52	-	Mar 19	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
CrossCount	13:52	-	Mar 18	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	20:00	-	Dec 12	6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
15Kilometr	57:19	-	Oct 17	15 km, Istanbul

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Alemitu Bekele's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Alemitu Bekele's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:46.50, set on Mar 8, 2009 in Oval Lingotto, Torino (ITA) (i).

Which events does Alemitu Bekele compete in?

Alemitu Bekele competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

How did Alemitu Bekele perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 1:19:11, set on Jan 7, 2018 in Adana (TUR). Last competition: Adana Half Marathon, Adana on Jan 7, 2018, 1:19:11.

Alemitu Bekele

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