Bekana Daba

Bekana Daba

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jul 29, 1988 (38 years old)
Birthplace
Welega Province, Ethiopia
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 2 Miles Short Track

Bekana Daba (born 29 July 1988 in Welega, Oromia Region) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in the 5000 metres and marathon distances.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:11.78
2015 season best2:09:41Mar 15, 2015 · Barcelona
2015 season best
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:18.92

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:11.78, 2 Miles Short Track 8:18.92, 2015 season best 2:09:41 (Mar 15, 2015, Barcelona (ESP)) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorStuttgart 20087:40.921,196 pts–
3000m20087:40.921,171 pts–
5000mOslo 201012:58.511,216 pts#125
SemiNY 20101:01:231,131 pts–
MarathonTX 20112:07:041,184 pts#461
5KilometreCA 200913:19–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015Marathon 2:09:41–Mar 15, 2015Barcelona (ESP)
2013Marathon 2:11:16–Mar 17, 2013Roma (ITA)
2012Marathon 2:11:05–Nov 18, 2012Hangzhou (CHN)
2011Semi 1:04:51–Sep 15, 2011Maputo (MOZ)
2011Marathon 2:07:04–Jan 30, 2011Houston, TX (USA)
20105000m 12:58.51–Jun 4, 2010Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Promotional Events
20105000m-short-track 13:11.78–Feb 6, 2010–
20105000m-short-track Indoor13:11.78–Feb 6, 2010Boston, MA (USA) (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bekana Daba's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:11.78, set on Feb 6, 2010.

Bekana Daba competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 2 Miles Short Track.

2015 season best: 2:09:41, set on Mar 15, 2015 in Barcelona (ESP).