Bentalin Yeko

UgandaUgandaActive
Born
Nov 6, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
1500 m · 5000 m

Bentalin Yeko is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on November 6, 2007. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:13.97 in the 1500m, 8:57.07 in the 3000m, 15:25.45 in the 5000m and 33:34 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Personal best · 1500 m4:13.97
2026 season best8:57.07Apr 11, 2026 · Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:25.45
Last competitionWorld Athletics U20 ChampionshipsAug 5, 2026 · 15:48.35
World Athletics U20 Championships

As of Nov 7, 2026: 1500 m 4:13.97, 5000 m 15:25.45, 2026 season best 8:57.07 (Apr 11, 2026, Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (UGA)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 15:48.35 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKampala 2025Uganda 1500 m all-time list4:13.971,096 pts––
3000mNamboole 2026Uganda 3000 m all-time list8:57.071,116 pts–#88
5000mBruxelles 2026Uganda 5000 m all-time list15:25.451,115 pts–#162
10KilometrSchoorl 202633:34–#472

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:57.07–Apr 11, 2026Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (UGA)
20265000m 15:25.45–May 23, 2026IFAM Outdoor
2026CrossCount 19:50–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
202610Kilometr 33:34–Feb 8, 2026Groet uit Schoorl Run
20251500m 4:13.97–May 10, 20256th National Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
20253000m 9:09.32–Mar 15, 20252nd National Trials
20255000m 15:36.30–Jun 7, 202523rd AKII - Bua Memorial Invitational Meeting, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
20243000m 9:06.55–Aug 30, 2024World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
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Bentalin Yeko's 1500 m personal best is 4:13.97, set on May 10, 2025 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA).

Bentalin Yeko competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:57.07, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (UGA). Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships on Aug 5, 2026, 15:48.35.