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Chala Kelile

Chala Kelile

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Birth dateOct 7, 1966

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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.

Key facts

5000 m

13:18.32

10 000 m

28:11.73

2002 season best

1:04:39

Apr 7, 2002 · Málaga (ESP)

2002 season best

Age

59 years old

As of Sep 13, 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)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:18.32

28:11.73

1:02:43

2:13:22

44:50

29:32

1:00:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2002	Semi	1:04:39	-	Apr 7, 2002	↑	Málaga (ESP)
2002	Marathon	2:18:35	-	Mar 24, 2002	↓	Barcelona (ESP)
2001	15Kilometr	44:50	-	Nov 25, 2001	-	Bilbao (ESP)
2001	Semi	1:04:20	-	Apr 1, 2001	↑	Madrid (ESP)
2001	Marathon	2:16:43	-	Mar 25, 2001	↓	Roma (ITA)
2000	10Kilometr	29:32	-	Oct 22, 2000	-	Madrid (ESP)
2000	20Kilometr	1:01:48	-	May 28, 2000	↓	Valencia (ESP)
2000	Semi	1:04:12	-	Oct 8, 2000	↑	Alicante (ESP)
2000	Marathon	2:13:22	-	Apr 9, 2000	↓	Pyongyang (PRK)
1997	20Kilometr	1:00:19	-	Apr 13, 1997	↓	Madrid (ESP)
1997	Semi	1:02:43	-	May 11, 1997	↑	Pamplona (ESP)
1996	CrossCount	35:51	-	Mar 23, 1996	↑	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1995	5000m	13:51.64	-	Jun 8, 1995	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1995	CrossCount	35:24	-	Mar 25, 1995	↑	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1994	5000m	13:18.32	-	Jun 8, 1994	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1994	10000m	28:12.88	-	Jul 6, 1994	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1994	Semi	1:08:59	-	Sep 24, 1994	↑	Oslo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1993	CrossCount	30:08	-	Jan 31, 1993	↑	-
1992	CrossCount	38:42	-	Mar 21, 1992	↑	20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991	10000m	28:11.73	-	Sep 22, 1991	↑	Cairo (EGY)
1991	CrossCount	34:06	-	Mar 24, 1991	↑	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990	10000m	28:18.50	-	Jul 25, 1990	↑	Seattle, WA (USA)
1990	CrossCount	35:24	-	Mar 25, 1990	↑	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989	10000m	28:30.72	-	Jun 14, 1989	↑	Bratislava (TCH)
1988	CrossCount	36:33	-	Mar 26, 1988	↑	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	Marathon	2:15:51	-	Oct 9, 1988	↓	Berlin (GER)

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:38	-	Nov 3	Tenerife Half Marathon, Tenerife
Semi	1:06:19	-	Sep 28	Barbastro Half Marathon, Barbastro
Semi	1:04:39	-	Apr 7	Malaga Half Marathon, Málaga
Marathon	2:18:35	-	Mar 24	Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2001

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:04:40	-	Dec 16	Sevilla-Los Palacios Half Marathon, Sevilla
15Kilometr	44:50	-	Nov 25	Bilbao 15 km, Bilbao
Marathon	2:21:30	-	May 21	Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Semi	1:04:46	-	Apr 14	Canals Half Marathon, Canals
Semi	1:04:20	-	Apr 1	Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid
Marathon	2:16:43	-	Mar 25	Roma Marathon, Roma

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:32	-	Oct 22	Madrid Carrera Internacional de la Ciencia, Madrid
Semi	1:04:12	-	Oct 8	Alicante Half Marathon, Alicante
Semi	1:05:05	-	Jun 3	Logrono Half Marathon, Logrono
20Kilometr	1:01:48	-	May 28	20 km, Valencia
Marathon	2:13:22	-	Apr 9	Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

1997

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:43	-	May 11	Half Marathon, Pamplona
Semi	1:04:08	-	Apr 20	Azkoitia-Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia
20Kilometr	1:00:19	-	Apr 13	20 km, Madrid
Semi	1:04:08	-	Mar 16	Half Marathon, Palma de Mallorca

1996

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	35:51	-	Mar 23	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1995

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:12.42	-	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
5000m	13:51.64	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
CrossCount	35:24	-	Mar 25	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:59	-	Sep 24	Oslo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m	28:12.88	-	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
5000m	13:18.32	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1993

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	30:08	-	Jan 31	Cross Internacional de San Sebastian, San Sebastián

1992

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	38:42	-	Mar 21	20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:11.73	-	Sep 22	Cairo All-Africa Games, Cairo
CrossCount	34:06	-	Mar 24	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:42.6HT	-	Oct 3	Cairo African Championships, Cairo
10000m	28:18.50	-	Jul 25	Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
CrossCount	35:24	-	Mar 25	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:30.72	-	Jun 14	Bratislava

1988

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:51	-	Oct 9	Berlin Marathon, Berlin
CrossCount	36:33	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chala Kelile's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Chala Kelile compete in?

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

How did Chala Kelile perform in 2002?

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