Berhane Hirpassa

Berhane Hirpassa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jul 30, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

Berhane Hirpassa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on July 30, 1983. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:03.65 in the 800m, 4:07.44 in the 1500m, 4:28.20 in the Mile, 9:14.24 in the 3000m and 9:24.41 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 1500 m4:07.44
#822 all-time
2009 season best2:14.67May 2, 2009 · Addis Abeba
2009 season best
Personal best · Mile4:28.20

As of Nov 7, 2026: 1500 m 4:07.44 (#822 all-time), Mile 4:28.20, 2009 season best 2:14.67 (May 2, 2009, Addis Abeba (ETH)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBrasschaat 2000Ethiopia 800 m all-time list2:03.651,098 pts–
1500mParis-St-Denis 2001Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:07.441,147 pts#822
MileLille 2003Ethiopia Mile all-time list4:28.201,133 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20059:14.241,080 pts–
3000m2002Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list9:24.411,026 pts–
SemiReims 2007Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:14:021,049 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2009800m 2:14.67–May 2, 2009Addis Abeba (ETH)
200910MilesRoa 56:45–Aug 16, 2009Vitoria (BRA)
2009Semi 1:17:37–Sep 6, 2009Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
200820Kilometr 1:09:52–May 1, 2008Maroilles (FRA)
2008Semi 1:16:38–Sep 28, 2008Udine (ITA)
2007Semi 1:14:02–Oct 21, 2007Reims (FRA)
2006800m 2:05.07–May 6, 2006Addis Abeba (ETH)
20061500m 4:21.76–Jul 15, 2006Pergine Valsugana (ITA)
Compare me with Berhane Hirpassa
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Berhane Hirpassa's 1500 m personal best is 4:07.44, set on Jul 6, 2001 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #822 on the all-time list.

Berhane Hirpassa competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2009 season best: 2:14.67, set on May 2, 2009 in Addis Abeba (ETH).