Belete Assefa

Belete Assefa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Mar 3, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

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.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.40
#800 all-time
2019 season best14:38Jul 4, 2019 · Fort Collins, CO
2019 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:12

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mMontreuil-sous-Bois 2010Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:18.401,144 pts#800
10000mHengelo 2012Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list28:28.501,089 pts–
SemiEgmond aan Zee 2012Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:121,100 pts–
5KilometreCO 201914:38–
15KilometrNY 201544:01–
10KilometrGA 201328:09–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20195Kilometre 14:38–Jul 4, 2019Fort Collins, CO (USA)
20175000m 14:09.94–May 30, 2017Praha (CZE)
2017Semi 1:07:41–Sep 2, 2017Lille (FRA)
201610Kilometr 29:54–Mar 26, 2016New Orleans, LA (USA)
201510Kilometr 29:05–May 25, 2015Boulder, CO (USA)
201515Kilometr 44:01–Jul 12, 2015Utica, NY (USA)
201410Kilometr 28:58–Apr 5, 2014Charleston, SC (USA)
201415Kilometr 44:44–Jul 13, 2014Utica, NY (USA)
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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.

Belete Assefa competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

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