Besu Sado

ETHWomen

Birth dateJan 12, 1996

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Besu Sado Beko is a former Ethiopian middle-distance athlete born on January 12, 1996. She competed in middle-distance events during her athletics career before her involvement in criminal activity.

Beko represented Ethiopia at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, reaching the semifinals in her event. She also won the silver medal at the 2015 African Games, demonstrating her ability at the continental level during her competitive career.

Beko's athletics career was promising, with World Championships and African Games appearances achieved at a young age. However, her involvement in serious criminal activity, including murder, ended her athletic career and overshadowed her sporting achievements.

Key facts

1500 m

3:59.47

#131 all-time

Marathon

2:21:03

#146 all-time

2022 season best

1:09:12

Feb 20, 2022 · Guadalajara (MEX)

2022 season best

Last competition

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Apr 3, 2022 · 2:23:16

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 1500 m 3:59.47 (#131 all-time), Marathon 2:21:03 (#146 all-time), 2022 season best 1:09:12 (Feb 20, 2022, Guadalajara (MEX)) · Last competition: Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Apr 3, 2022, 2:23:16 · 30 years old

Personal bests

800m

2:02.52

1500m

3:59.47

#131 all-time

Mile

4:25.99

1:08:15

2:21:03

1500m-short-track

4:09.17

10Kilometr

31:58

1000m

2:37.73

mile-short-track

4:39.27

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2022	Semi	1:09:12	-	Feb 20, 2022	↑	XXXVI Medio Maraton Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit 2022
2022	Marathon	2:23:16	-	Apr 3, 2022	↓	Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
2021	Semi	1:08:15	-	Sep 12, 2021	↑	Herzogenaurach (GER)
2021	Marathon	2:27:06	-	May 16, 2021	↓	Generali Milano Marathon, Milano
2019	10Kilometr	31:58	-	Apr 14, 2019	-	Residenzlauf, Würzburg
2019	Semi	1:10:34	-	Apr 20, 2019	↑	Half Marathon
2019	Marathon	2:21:03	-	Oct 20, 2019	↓	TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam - Dutch Marathon Ch.
2018	800m	2:08.59	-	Sep 9, 2018	↓	IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
2018	1500m	4:01.75	-	May 4, 2018	↑	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2018	Mile	4:25.99	-	Jun 3, 2018	↑	FBK Games
2017	1500m	4:00.98	-	Jun 11, 2017	↑	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2017	1500m-short-track	4:09.17	-	Feb 10, 2017	↑	Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)
2016	1500m	3:59.47	-	Sep 1, 2016	↑	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
2016	1500m-short-track	4:12.14	-	Feb 19, 2016	↑	Sabadell (ESP) (i)
2016	Mile	4:39.27	-	Feb 17, 2016	↑	Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2016	mile-short-track	4:39.27	-	Feb 17, 2016	-	Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i)
2015	800m	2:18.52	-	Jun 27, 2015	↓	Eindhoven (NED)
2015	1000m	2:37.73	-	May 24, 2015	-	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2015	1500m	4:00.65	-	Jul 17, 2015	↑	Monaco Herculis
2015	1500m-short-track	4:10.15	-	Feb 7, 2015	↑	Gent (BEL) (i)
2014	800m	2:02.52	-	Jun 12, 2014	↓	Addis Ababa (ETH)
2014	1500m	4:07.59	-	Jul 7, 2014	↑	Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:23:16	-	Apr 3	Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
Semi	1:09:12	-	Feb 20	XXXVI Medio Maraton Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit 2022

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:15	-	Sep 12	Adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
Marathon	2:27:06	-	May 16	Generali Milano Marathon, Milano

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:21:03	-	Oct 20	TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam - Dutch Marathon Ch.
Semi	1:10:34	-	Apr 20	Half Marathon
10Kilometr	31:58	-	Apr 14	Residenzlauf, Würzburg

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:08.59	-	Sep 9	IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
1500m	4:15.74	-	Aug 4	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
1500m	4:15.74	-	Aug 3	African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
1500m	4:09.78	-	Jul 5	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - National Events
1500m	4:02.81	-	Jun 10	Stockholm BAUHAUS-galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
Mile	4:25.99	-	Jun 3	FBK Games
1500m	4:01.75	-	May 4	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:12.8HT	-	Apr 21	Ethiopian Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:03.83	-	Sep 1	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
1500m	4:03.55	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m	4:07.65	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m	4:03.55	-	Aug 4	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m	4:05.70	-	Jul 1	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:00.98	-	Jun 11	Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m	4:03.16	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:10.6HT	-	May 21	Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
1500m	4:03.10	-	May 13	Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
1500m-short-track	4:09.17	-	Feb 10	Toruń Copernicus Cup, Arena Toruń, Toruń (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:59.47	-	Sep 1	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
1500m	3:59.96	-	Aug 27	Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:08.11	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:05.19	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:13.58	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:05.19	-	Aug 14	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:08.11	-	Aug 12	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:04.89	-	Jun 16	Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan
1500m	4:05.30	-	May 22	Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m	4:00.08	-	May 14	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:08.2HT	-	Apr 24	Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
1500m-short-track	4:12.14	-	Feb 19	Sabadell Meeting Internacional, Sabadell (i)
1500m-short-track	4:17.90	-	Feb 17	Stockholm Globen Galan, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i) - Split times
mile-short-track	4:39.27	-	Feb 17	Stockholm Globen Galan, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:18.86	-	Sep 17	Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
1500m	4:05.39	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:17.17	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:05.39	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
1500m	4:00.65	-	Jul 17	Monaco Herculis
800m	2:18.52	-	Jun 27	Eindhoven
1500m	4:07.82	-	Jun 21	Bottrop NRW-Gala, Bottrop
1500m	4:09.84	-	Jun 13	Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
1500m	4:07.93	-	May 26	Golden Spike Ostrava 2015, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
1000m	2:37.73	-	May 24	Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m	4:17.11	-	Mar 8	Addis Abeba African Junior Championships, Addis Ababa

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Besu Sado's 1500 m personal best?

Besu Sado's 1500 m personal best is 3:59.47, set on Sep 1, 2016 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #131 on the all-time list.

Which events does Besu Sado compete in?

Besu Sado competes in the 1500 m and Marathon.

How did Besu Sado perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 1:09:12, set on Feb 20, 2022 in Guadalajara (MEX). Last competition: Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris on Apr 3, 2022, 2:23:16.

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