Desta Alemu

Desta Alemu

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Feb 18, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Desta Alemu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on February 18, 1992. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:16.60 in the 5000m, 27:51.17 in the 10000m, 1:02:30 in the Semi, 8:38.04 in the 3000mSt and 5:29.66 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 5000 m13:16.60
#688 all-time
2016 season best4:19.9hSep 3, 2016 · New York, NY
Personal best · 10 000 m27:51.17
#872 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:16.60 (#688 all-time), 10 000 m 27:51.17 (#872 all-time), 2016 season best 4:19.9h (Sep 3, 2016, New York, NY (USA)) · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mKitakyushu 2010Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:16.601,150 pts#688
10000mKita-Kyushu 2011Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list27:51.171,146 pts#872
SemiBerkane 2013Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:301,088 pts–
3000mStMoncton 2010Ethiopia 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:38.041,087 pts–
2000MetresTrentino-Alto Adige 20095:29.66–
10KilometrMA 201630:01–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016MileRoad 4:19.9h–Sep 3, 2016New York, NY (USA)
201610Kilometr 30:01–Mar 19, 2016Holyoke, MA (USA)
2013Semi 1:02:30–Mar 31, 2013Berkane (MAR)
20125000m 13:52.30–Jun 2, 2012Kitakyushu (JPN)
201210000m 28:06.06–Sep 21, 2012Fukuoka (JPN)
20115000m 13:24.23–May 28, 2011Nobeoka (JPN)
201110000m 27:51.17–May 14, 2011Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
20103000mSt 8:38.04–Jul 23, 2010IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Desta Alemu's 5000 m personal best is 13:16.60, set on Jun 5, 2010 in Kitakyushu (JPN), #688 on the all-time list.

Desta Alemu competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2016 season best: 4:19.9h, set on Sep 3, 2016 in New York, NY (USA).