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Bekele Banbere

Bekele Banbere

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Birth dateJan 1, 1975
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Bekele Banbere is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1975. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:47.0h in the 800m, 3:46.50 in the 1500m and 1:54.56 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
800 m
1:47.0h
1500 m
3:46.50
1995 season best
1:47.0h
May 19, 1995
Last competition
IAAF World Championships
Aug 5, 1995 · DQ
IAAF World Championships
Age
51 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:47.0h, 1500 m 3:46.50, 1995 season best 1:47.0h (May 19, 1995) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Aug 5, 1995, DQ · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
800m
1:47.0h-May 19, 1995
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1995
800m-short-track
1:54.56-Mar 10, 1995-IAAF World Indoor Championships
1994
800m
1:48.43-Jul 7, 1994
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1994
1500m
3:46.50-Jul 8, 1994--
1993
800m
1:47.2h-May 27, 1993
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1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
DQ-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
800m
1:47.0HT-May 19Nairobi
800m-short-track
1:54.56-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships

1994

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.63-Jul 22Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
800m
1:51.27-Jul 21Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
800m
1:49.61-Jul 20Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
1500m
3:46.50-Jul 8Algiers African Junior Championships, Algiers
800m
1:48.43-Jul 7Algiers African Junior Championships, Algiers
800m
1:49.40-Jul 6Algiers African Junior Championships, Algiers

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.2HT-May 27Addis Abeba

Honours

6

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

1994
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Algiers African Junior Championships

800 Metres

1994
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Algiers African Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bekele Banbere's 800 m personal best?

Bekele Banbere's 800 m personal best is 1:47.0h, set on May 19, 1995 in Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Bekele Banbere compete in?

Bekele Banbere competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Bekele Banbere perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 1:47.0h, set on May 19, 1995. Last competition: IAAF World Championships on Aug 5, 1995, DQ.