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Birara Alem

Birara Alem

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Birth dateFeb 8, 1998
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Birara Alem is a Ethiopia race walker, born on February 8, 1998. He competes primarily in the 20kmW and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:27:16 in the 20kmW and 40:18.76 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:27:16
10,000 Metres Short Track
40:18.76
2026 season best
40:18.76
Mar 28, 2026 · Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ethiopian Championships
Mar 28, 2026 · 40:18.76
Ethiopian Championships
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:27:16, 10,000 Metres Short Track 40:18.76, 2026 season best 40:18.76 (Mar 28, 2026, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)) · Last competition: Ethiopian Championships, Mar 28, 2026, 40:18.76 · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:27:16
40:18.76

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10,000Metr
40:18.76-Mar 28, 2026
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2026
10Kilometr
40:18.76-Mar 25, 2026-Ethiopian Championships
2022
20kmW
1:33:16-Jun 12, 2022
↓
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
2021
10,000Metr
42:11.1h-Dec 25, 2021
↑
Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)
2019
10,000Metr
43:14.6h-May 12, 2019
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2019
20kmW
1:34:50-Aug 28, 2019
↓
African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2018
20kmW
1:27:16-Apr 20, 2018
↓
Ethiopian Championships

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
40:18.76-Mar 28Ethiopian Championships
10Kilometr
40:18.76-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
42:11.1HT-Dec 25EAF Competition, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa
10,000Metr
51:14.5HT-Dec 10Pepsi Meet, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa
10,000Metr
43:22.2HT-Apr 11Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:50-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
20kmW
1:34:50-Aug 28African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
10,000Metr
43:14.6HT-May 12Ethiopian Championships

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:11-Aug 5African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
20kmW
1:39:11-Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
20kmW
1:27:16-Apr 20Ethiopian Championships

Honours

7

African Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2022
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Ethiopian Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2021
8

African Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Birara Alem's 20 km race walk personal best?

Birara Alem's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:27:16, set on Apr 20, 2018 in Addis Ababa (ETH).

Which events does Birara Alem compete in?

Birara Alem competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Birara Alem perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 40:18.76, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH). Last competition: Ethiopian Championships on Mar 28, 2026, 40:18.76.