Djamal Abdi Direh
DjiboutiActive- Born
- Jan 1, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Djamal Abdi Direh is a Djibouti middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1997. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:55.72 in the 1500m, 7:45.96 in the 3000m, 7:47.95 in the 3000m, 13:13.45 in the 5000m and 28:50.31 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Djibouti.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:53.73
2025 season best1:02:36Nov 23, 2025 · Philadelphia, PA
Personal best · 5000 m13:13.45
Last competitionAACR Philadelphia Half MarathonNov 23, 2025 · 1:02:36
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:53.73, 5000 m 13:13.45 (#539 all-time), 2025 season best 1:02:36 (Nov 23, 2025, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: AACR Philadelphia Half Marathon, Nov 23, 2025, 1:02:36 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorKarlsruhe 20187:45.961,164 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:02:36 | – | Nov 23, 2025 | AACR Philadelphia Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 28:58 | – | Jun 15, 2024 | Corrida Internationale de Langueux |
| 2023 | 10000m | 28:50.31 | – | Jul 31, 2023 | Jeux de la Francophonie, Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:00:56 | – | Mar 12, 2023 | Runners Lab Half Marathon Ghent, Gent - Elite Event |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:55.72 | – | Jun 11, 2022 | African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre |
| 2022 | 10000m | 29:42.69 | – | Jun 8, 2022 | African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:01:35 | – | Mar 13, 2022 | Runners’ Lab Halve Marathon |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:04:22 | – | Mar 5, 2021 | Djibouti International Half Marathon, Djibouti |