Awet Mengsteab

Awet Mengsteab

SwedenSweden
Born
Jun 21, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Awet Mengsteab is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on June 21, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:52.69 in the 800m, 3:44.93 in the 1500m, 4:08.08 in the Mile, 8:17.00 in the 3000m and 14:04.20 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:29.21
#927 all-time
2025 season best8:45.44Jul 3, 2025 · Sola Arena, Karlstad
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.93
Last competitionNational Team Championships FinalJul 12, 2025 · 14:36.14
National Team Championships Final

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.21 (#927 all-time), 1500 m 3:44.93, 2025 season best 8:45.44 (Jul 3, 2025, Sola Arena, Karlstad (SWE)) · Last competition: National Team Championships Final, Jul 12, 2025, 14:36.14 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWI 2019Sweden 800 m all-time list1:52.69951 pts–
1500mCA 2022Sweden 1500 m all-time list3:44.931,042 pts–
MilePA 2007Sweden Mile all-time list4:08.08978 pts–
3000mGöteborg 2017Sweden 3000 m all-time list8:17.00959 pts–
5000mCA 2023Sweden 5000 m all-time list14:04.20986 pts–
10000mUddevalla 2024Sweden 10 000 m all-time list29:38.07986 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000mSt 8:45.44–Jul 3, 2025Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
20255000m 14:36.14–Jul 12, 2025National Team Championships Final
20243000mSt 8:29.21–Aug 30, 2024Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:31.71–Jan 26, 2024New Mexico Team Open
20243000m Indoor8:31.71–Jan 26, 2024New Mexico Team Open
20245000m 14:12.96–Jun 30, 2024Swedish Championships
202410000m 29:38.07–Jun 28, 2024Swedish Championships
2024CrossCount 31:12–Oct 26, 2024Swedish Cross Country Championships, Huskvarna
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Awet Mengsteab's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:29.21, set on Aug 30, 2024 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #927 on the all-time list.

Awet Mengsteab competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 8:45.44, set on Jul 3, 2025 in Sola Arena, Karlstad (SWE). Last competition: National Team Championships Final on Jul 12, 2025, 14:36.14.