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Defalli Challa

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Birth dateSep 22, 2001
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Defalli Challa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 22, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.6h in the 800m, 3:41.48 in the 1500m and 14:12.51 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
800 m
1:48.6h
5000 m
14:12.51
2026 season best
3:45.56
Apr 18, 2026 · Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa (ETH)
2026 season best
Last competition
Oman Athletics Grand Prix
Sep 5, 2026 · 3:46.52
Oman Athletics Grand Prix
Age
25 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:48.6h, 5000 m 14:12.51, 2026 season best 3:45.56 (Apr 18, 2026, Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa (ETH)) · Last competition: Oman Athletics Grand Prix, Sep 5, 2026, 3:46.52 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:45.56-Apr 18, 2026
↓
Addis Ababa Grand Prix
2024
800m
1:49.61-May 28, 2024
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The 2nd Belt and Road Athletics Invitation Meeting & National Grand Prix 5
2024
1500m
3:41.48-May 3, 2024
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UAE Athletics Grand Prix, Dubai Police Club Stadium, Dubai
2024
5000m
14:12.51-May 29, 2024-The 2nd Belt and Road Athletics Invitation Meeting & National Grand Prix 5
2021
800m
1:48.6h-Apr 8, 2021
↓
Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
2020
800m
1:49.0h-Dec 24, 2020
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Addis Ababa (ETH)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.52-Sep 5Oman Athletics Grand Prix
1500m
3:45.56-Apr 18Addis Ababa Grand Prix

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.6HT-Apr 8Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.0HT-Dec 24Ethiopian Clubs Competition, Addis Ababa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Defalli Challa's 800 m personal best?

Defalli Challa's 800 m personal best is 1:48.6h, set on Apr 8, 2021 in Addis Ababa (ETH).

Which events does Defalli Challa compete in?

Defalli Challa competes in the 800 m and 5000 m.

How did Defalli Challa perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:45.56, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa (ETH). Last competition: Oman Athletics Grand Prix on Sep 5, 2026, 3:46.52.