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Dagne Alemu
ETHMenBirth dateOct 15, 1980
BirthplaceShewa, Ethiopia
Height1.71 m
Weight58 kg
Dagne Alemu (born 15 October 1980 in Shoa) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in cross-country running.
Key facts
3000 m
7:45.92
Age
45 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 5000 m 13:10.23 (#383 all-time), 3000 m 7:45.92, 2008 season best 14:01 (Aug 2, 2008, Minneapolis, MN (USA)) · 45 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:41.09
7:45.92
1:07:04
14:01
45:01
29:23
48:10
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Aug 2, 2008 | - | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 29:23 | - | May 17, 2008 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2008 | 10MilesRoa | 48:10 | - | Apr 6, 2008 | - | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:07:04 | - | Jul 27, 2008 | - | Bogotá (COL) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Dec 9, 2007 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 45:01 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | - | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:12.70 | - | May 31, 2004 | ↑ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:44.62 | - | May 24, 2003 | ↑ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:36.44 | - | Jul 8, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 13:08 | - | Mar 24, 2001 | ↑ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2000 | 1500m | 3:36.68 | - | May 23, 2000 | ↑ | Kerkrade (NED) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 7:47.52 | - | Jun 28, 2000 | ↓ | Athina (GRE) |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 11:39 | - | Mar 18, 2000 | ↑ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:07.73 | - | Jun 25, 2000 | ↑ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 7:45.92 | - | Jun 27, 1999 | ↓ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 13:18.39 | - | Jun 30, 1999 | ↑ | Oslo Mobil Bislett Games |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:21.60 | - | Aug 1, 1998 | ↑ | Nivelles (BEL) |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 33:35 | - | Dec 20, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 5000m | 14:04.42 | - | Aug 23, 1997 | ↑ | Ibadan African Junior Championships |
2008
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 49:04 | - | Aug 23 | Flint Crim Festival of Race, Flint, MI |
5Kilometre | 14:05 | - | Aug 14 | CIGNA/Elliott Corporate, Manchester, NH |
5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Aug 2 | Run for Oromia, Minneapolis, MN |
Semi | 1:07:04 | - | Jul 27 | Bogotá Half Marathon, Bogotá |
10Kilometr | 29:23 | - | May 17 | New York Healthy Kidney 10 km, New York, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:36 | - | May 10 | Jersey City Newport 10000, Jersey City, NJ |
10MilesRoa | 48:10 | - | Apr 6 | Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC |
10Kilometr | 29:38 | - | Apr 2 | Kingston Classic, Kingston, RI |
2007
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Dec 9 | New York Joe Kleinerman 10K, New York, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:56 | - | Dec 2 | Chester Brian's Run, Chester, PA |
10Kilometr | 29:54 | - | Nov 11 | Washington, DC |
15Kilometr | 45:01 | - | Jul 8 | Utica Boilermaker Road Race, Utica, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:32 | - | Jun 10 | Middletown Classic, Middletown, NY |
2004
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:33.00 | - | Jul 6 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
5000m | 13:12.70 | - | May 31 | Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
2003
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:44.62 | - | May 24 | Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen |
2002
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:37.60 | - | Aug 16 | - |
1500m | 3:36.44 | - | Jul 8 | - |
2001
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 13:08 | - | Mar 24 | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
2000
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:37.17 | - | Sep 30 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
5000m | 13:29.93 | - | Sep 27 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
5000m | 13:29.93 | - | Sep 22 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
5000m | 13:37.17 | - | Sep 22 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
1500m | 3:36.81 | - | Aug 8 | - |
5000m | 13:14.71 | - | Aug 5 | London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
5000m | 13:10.23 | - | Aug 1 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
5000m | 13:15.38 | - | Jul 5 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
3000m | 7:47.52 | - | Jun 28 | Athens Tsiklitiria, Athina |
5000m | 13:07.73 | - | Jun 25 | - |
5000m | 13:24.7HT | - | Jun 7 | Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano |
1500m | 3:41.09 | - | Jun 3 | Kerkrade Atletiek Gala, Kerkrade |
1500m | 3:36.68 | - | May 23 | - |
CrossCount | 11:39 | - | Mar 18 | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
1999
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:51.22 | - | Sep 18 | Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg |
5000m | 13:21.81 | - | Jul 10 | Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem |
5000m | 13:33.28 | - | Jul 4 | Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti |
5000m | 13:18.39 | - | Jun 30 | Oslo Mobil Bislett Games |
3000m | 7:45.92 | - | Jun 27 | Gateshead British Grand Prix, Gateshead |
1998
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 33:35 | - | Dec 20 | 9th ALSK/CGER CrossCup, Bruxelles |
5000m | 13:46.69 | - | Aug 9 | Nivelles |
5000m | 13:21.60 | - | Aug 1 | - |
1997
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:04.42 | - | Aug 23 | Ibadan African Junior Championships |
Honours
6
2000The XXVII Olympic Games
5000 Metres
4
1999Johannesburg All-Africa Games
5000 Metres
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1997Ibadan African Junior Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Dagne Alemu's 5000 m personal best?
Dagne Alemu's 5000 m personal best is 13:10.23, set on Aug 1, 2000 in Stockholm (SWE), #383 on the all-time list.
Which events does Dagne Alemu compete in?
Dagne Alemu competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.
How did Dagne Alemu perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 14:01, set on Aug 2, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN (USA).