Birhan Getahun
- Born
- Sep 5, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track
Birhan Getahun is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 5, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 7:55.42 in the 3000m, 8:22.30 in the 3000m, 13:54.53 in the 5000m, 13:30.35 in the 5000m and 8:17.36 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:17.36
2016 season best8:21.30Jun 1, 2016 · Montbéliard
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:30.35
As of Nov 4, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:17.36 (#284 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:30.35, 2016 season best 8:21.30 (Jun 1, 2016, Montbéliard (FRA)) · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:21.30 | – | Jun 1, 2016 | Montbéliard (FRA) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:54.53 | – | Jun 6, 2016 | Bellinzona (SUI) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:27.7h | – | Jun 5, 2015 | Montbéliard (FRA) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:26.85 | – | Jun 6, 2014 | Montbéliard (FRA) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:18.63 | – | Jul 6, 2012 | Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 2000Metres | 5:20.03 | – | Feb 13, 2011 | – |
| 2011 | 2000Metres Indoor | 5:20.03 | – | Feb 13, 2011 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:55.42 | – | Feb 5, 2011 | Mondeville (FRA) (i) |