Birtukan Adamu

Birtukan Adamu

Born
Apr 29, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Birtukan Adamu is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on April 29, 1992. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.91 in the 1500m, 9:15.79 in the 3000m, 8:58.73 in the 3000m, 15:34.15 in the 5000m and 9:20.37 in the 3000mSt. She has earned 4 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:20.37
2022 season best10:11.8hMar 31, 2022 · Hawassa
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:58.73
Last competitionEthiopian ChampionshipsMar 31, 2022 · 10:11.8h

As of Nov 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:20.37 (#92 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:58.73, 2022 season best 10:11.8h (Mar 31, 2022, Hawassa (ETH)) · Last competition: Ethiopian Championships, Mar 31, 2022, 10:11.8h · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIndoorLuxembourg 20114:24.911,033 pts–
3000m20169:15.791,054 pts–
3000mIndoorKarlsruhe 20128:58.731,133 pts–
5000mIndoorStockholm 201515:34.151,121 pts–
3000mStRoma 20119:20.371,193 pts#92
1500m-short-trackIndoorLuxembourg 20114:24.911,033 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20223000mSt 10:11.8h–Mar 31, 2022Ethiopian Championships
20213000mSt 9:39.91–Jun 8, 2021FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
20193000mSt 9:36.39–Jun 9, 2019Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
20183000m-short-track Indoor9:19.30–Feb 9, 2018Eaubonne Meeting Elite, Eaubonne (i)
20183000m Indoor9:19.30–Feb 9, 2018Eaubonne Meeting Elite, Eaubonne (i)
20183000mSt 9:48.38–May 12, 2018Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
20173000m-short-track Indoor9:03.99–Feb 18, 2017Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
20173000m Indoor9:03.99–Feb 18, 2017Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
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Birtukan Adamu's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:20.37, set on May 26, 2011 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #92 on the all-time list.

Birtukan Adamu competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 10:11.8h, set on Mar 31, 2022 in Hawassa (ETH). Last competition: Ethiopian Championships on Mar 31, 2022, 10:11.8h.