Asefa Wetzel

Asefa Wetzel

Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Asefa Wetzel is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:58.31 in the 800m, 1:59.71 in the 800m, 3:49.42 in the 1500m, 4:12.18 in the Mile and 4:17.34 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:49.42
2025 season best4:14.57Feb 15, 2025 · Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:44.40
Last competitionMountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMar 1, 2025 · 8:30.76

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:49.42, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:44.40, 2025 season best 4:14.57 (Feb 15, 2025, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, Mar 1, 2025, 8:30.76

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorNE 20221:58.31852 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20244:12.18978 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:17.34872 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20248:15.87986 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Mile Indoor4:14.57–Feb 15, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:30.76–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor8:30.76–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025DistanceMe Indoor9:59.84–Feb 27, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20241500m 3:49.42–May 10, 2024Mountain West Outdoor Championships
2024Mile Indoor4:12.18–Feb 10, 2024Husky Classic
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:14.47–Feb 23, 2024Mountain West Indoor Championships
20243000m Indoor8:15.87–Feb 9, 2024Husky Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Asefa Wetzel's 1500 m personal best is 3:49.42, set on May 10, 2024 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA).

Asefa Wetzel competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:14.57, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i). Last competition: Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships on Mar 1, 2025, 8:30.76.