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Desta Alemu

Desta Alemu

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Birth dateFeb 18, 1992
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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.

Key facts
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)
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 24, 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

PB

Personal bests

13:16.60
#688 all-time
27:51.17
#872 all-time
1:02:30
8:38.04
2000Metres
5:29.66
10Kilometr
30:01
MileRoad
4:19.9HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
MileRoad
4:19.9h-Sep 3, 2016-New York, NY (USA)
2016
10Kilometr
30:01-Mar 19, 2016-Holyoke, MA (USA)
2013
Semi
1:02:30-Mar 31, 2013-Berkane (MAR)
2012
5000m
13:52.30-Jun 2, 2012
↓
Kitakyushu (JPN)
2012
10000m
28:06.06-Sep 21, 2012
↓
Fukuoka (JPN)
2011
5000m
13:24.23-May 28, 2011
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2011
10000m
27:51.17-May 14, 2011
↓
Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2010
3000mSt
8:38.04-Jul 23, 2010
↑
IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
2010
5000m
13:16.60-Jun 5, 2010
↓
Kitakyushu (JPN)
2009
2000Metres
5:29.66-Jul 12, 2009-Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
2009
3000mSt
8:44.40-Jul 30, 2009
↑
Bambous (MRI)

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MileRoad
4:19.9HT-Sep 3New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY - Open Event
10Kilometr
30:07-Apr 2New York Scotland Run 10K, New York, NY
10Kilometr
30:01-Mar 19Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race, Holyoke, MA

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:38-Apr 7Rabat International Half Marathon, Rabat
Semi
1:02:30-Mar 31Berkane Half Marathon, Berkane

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:06.06-Sep 21Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka
5000m
13:52.30-Jun 2Kitakyushu

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:24.23-May 28Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
27:51.17-May 14Kita-Kiyushu, Kita-Kyushu

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:03.14-Nov 3Kitakyushu
5000m
13:24.39-Oct 16-
3000mSt
8:44.07-Jul 25IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
3000mSt
8:38.04-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
3000mSt
8:38.04-Jul 19IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
3000mSt
8:44.07-Jul 19IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
3000mSt
8:40.29-Jun 14Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo
5000m
13:16.60-Jun 5Kitakyushu

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.40-Jul 30Bambous African Junior Championships, Bambous
2000Metres
5:29.66-Jul 12Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
2000Metres
5:37.31-Jul 10Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000mSt
5:37.31-Jul 8Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000mSt
5:29.66-Jul 8Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000mSt
8:59.66-May 3Ethiopian Championships

Honours

5

IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
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Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Desta Alemu's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Desta Alemu compete in?

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

How did Desta Alemu perform in 2016?

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