Chala Kelile

Chala Kelile

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Oct 7, 1966 (60 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Chala Kelile is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 7, 1966. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:18.32 in the 5000m, 28:11.73 in the 10000m, 1:02:43 in the Semi, 2:13:22 in the Marathon and 44:50 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.32
#797 all-time
2002 season best1:04:39Apr 7, 2002 · Málaga
2002 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m28:11.73

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.32 (#797 all-time), 10 000 m 28:11.73, 2002 season best 1:04:39 (Apr 7, 2002, Málaga (ESP)) · 60 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mRoma 1994Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:18.321,144 pts#797
10000mCairo 1991Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list28:11.731,114 pts–
SemiPamplona 1997Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:431,080 pts–
MarathonPyongyang 2000Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:13:221,070 pts–
15KilometrBilbao 200144:50–
10KilometrMadrid 200029:32–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2002Semi 1:04:39–Apr 7, 2002Málaga (ESP)
2002Marathon 2:18:35–Mar 24, 2002Barcelona (ESP)
200115Kilometr 44:50–Nov 25, 2001Bilbao (ESP)
2001Semi 1:04:20–Apr 1, 2001Madrid (ESP)
2001Marathon 2:16:43–Mar 25, 2001Roma (ITA)
200010Kilometr 29:32–Oct 22, 2000Madrid (ESP)
200020Kilometr 1:01:48–May 28, 2000Valencia (ESP)
2000Semi 1:04:12–Oct 8, 2000Alicante (ESP)
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FAQ

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Chala Kelile's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.32, set on Jun 8, 1994 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #797 on the all-time list.

Chala Kelile competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2002 season best: 1:04:39, set on Apr 7, 2002 in Málaga (ESP).