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Belete Assefa

Belete Assefa

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Birth dateMar 3, 1991

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Belete Assefa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on March 3, 1991. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:18.40 in the 5000m, 28:28.50 in the 10000m, 1:02:12 in the Semi, 14:38 in the 5Kilometre and 44:01 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts

5000 m

13:18.40

Half Marathon

1:02:12

2019 season best

14:38

Jul 4, 2019 · Fort Collins, CO (USA)

2019 season best

Age

35 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.40 (#800 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:12, 2019 season best 14:38 (Jul 4, 2019, Fort Collins, CO (USA)) · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:18.40

28:28.50

1:02:12

14:38

44:01

28:09

34:09

1:06:18

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2019	5Kilometre	14:38	-	Jul 4, 2019	-	Fort Collins, CO (USA)
2017	5000m	14:09.94	-	May 30, 2017	↓	Praha (CZE)
2017	Semi	1:07:41	-	Sep 2, 2017	↓	Lille (FRA)
2016	10Kilometr	29:54	-	Mar 26, 2016	↓	New Orleans, LA (USA)
2015	10Kilometr	29:05	-	May 25, 2015	↓	Boulder, CO (USA)
2015	15Kilometr	44:01	-	Jul 12, 2015	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
2014	10Kilometr	28:58	-	Apr 5, 2014	↓	Charleston, SC (USA)
2014	15Kilometr	44:44	-	Jul 13, 2014	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
2014	Semi	1:03:27	-	Sep 6, 2014	↓	Lille (FRA)
2013	5000m	13:42.65	-	Jun 30, 2013	↓	Addis Ababa (ETH)
2013	10Kilometr	28:09	-	Jul 4, 2013	↓	Atlanta, GA (USA)
2013	10000m	28:28.54	-	Jun 26, 2013	↓	Addis Ababa (ETH)
2013	12Kilometr	34:21	-	May 5, 2013	↓	Spokane, WA (USA)
2013	15Kilometr	46:06	-	Jul 14, 2013	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
2013	Semi	1:05:55	-	Apr 28, 2013	↓	Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013	20Kilometr	1:06:18	-	Oct 27, 2013	-	Cassis (FRA)
2012	10000m	28:28.50	-	May 27, 2012	↓	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2012	10Kilometr	28:45	-	Nov 25, 2012	↓	Addis Ababa (ETH)
2012	15Kilometr	45:39	-	Dec 16, 2012	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2012	Semi	1:02:12	-	Jan 8, 2012	↓	Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2011	10Kilometr	28:14	-	Apr 23, 2011	↓	New Orleans, LA (USA)
2011	12Kilometr	34:09	-	May 1, 2011	↓	Spokane, WA (USA)
2011	CrossCount	36:13	-	Mar 20, 2011	↓	39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria
2011	15Kilometr	44:59	-	Jul 10, 2011	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
2011	Semi	1:02:20	-	Apr 3, 2011	↓	Rabat (MAR)
2010	5000m	13:18.40	-	Jun 8, 2010	↓	Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2010	CrossCount	22:41	-	Mar 28, 2010	↓	38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2010	10Kilometr	28:24	-	May 1, 2010	↓	Marseille (FRA)
2010	Semi	1:02:30	-	Oct 31, 2010	↓	Cassis (FRA)

2019

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	14:38	-	Jul 4	Firekracker 5K, Fort Collins, CO

2017

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:07:41	-	Sep 2	Lille Half Marathon, Lille
5000m	14:09.94	-	May 30	Praha Academica, Praha

2016

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:55	-	Apr 2	Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
10Kilometr	29:54	-	Mar 26	New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA

2015

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	44:01	-	Jul 12	Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr	29:05	-	May 25	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO

2014

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:27	-	Sep 6	Lille Half Marathon, Lille
15Kilometr	44:44	-	Jul 13	Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Semi	1:03:58	-	Apr 27	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
10Kilometr	28:58	-	Apr 5	Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC

2013

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20Kilometr	1:06:18	-	Oct 27	Marseilles-Cassis International 20 km, Cassis
15Kilometr	46:06	-	Jul 14	Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr	28:09	-	Jul 4	Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:42.65	-	Jun 30	Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
10000m	28:28.54	-	Jun 26	Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
10Kilometr	29:37	-	May 27	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
12Kilometr	34:21	-	May 5	Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA
Semi	1:05:55	-	Apr 28	Des Moines Hy-vee Road Races, Des Moines, IA

2012

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	45:39	-	Dec 16	Sao Paulo Sargento Gonzagunha, São Paulo
10Kilometr	28:45	-	Nov 25	Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa
Semi	1:04:16	-	Sep 16	Philadelphia ING Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
10Kilometr	28:52	-	Jul 4	Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10000m	28:28.50	-	May 27	Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
Semi	1:02:12	-	Jan 8	Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2011

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:51	-	Nov 27	Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa
Semi	1:03:02	-	Oct 16	Reims Semi Marathon, Reims
15Kilometr	44:59	-	Jul 10	Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr	29:23	-	May 30	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
12Kilometr	34:09	-	May 1	Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA
10Kilometr	28:14	-	Apr 23	New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
Semi	1:02:20	-	Apr 3	Rabat Semi-Marathon International de Rabat, Rabat
CrossCount	36:13	-	Mar 20	39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

2010

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:30	-	Oct 31	Cassis Marseille-Cassis Half Marathon, Cassis
Semi	1:02:48	-	Oct 17	Reims Half Marathon, Reims
5000m	13:42.10	-	Jul 24	IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
5000m	13:42.10	-	Jul 20	IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
5000m	13:18.40	-	Jun 8	Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting Alma Athlé Tour, Montreuil-sous-Bois
10Kilometr	28:24	-	May 1	Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille
Semi	1:02:45	-	Apr 18	Nice Half Marathon, Nice
CrossCount	22:41	-	Mar 28	38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Belete Assefa's 5000 m personal best?

Belete Assefa's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.40, set on Jun 8, 2010 in Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA), #800 on the all-time list.

Which events does Belete Assefa compete in?

Belete Assefa competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Belete Assefa perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 14:38, set on Jul 4, 2019 in Fort Collins, CO (USA).