Emebet Etaa Bedada

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Birth dateJan 11, 1990
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Emebet Etaa Bedada is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 1990. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:08.50 in the 1500m, 8:49.28 in the 3000m, 16:29.1h in the 5000m, 1:09:56 in the Semi and 2:25:53 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:53
3000 m
8:49.28
2018 season best
35:49
Jun 9, 2018 · Washington, DC (USA)
Last competition
Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY
Jun 16, 2018 · 37:13
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:25:53 (#610 all-time), 3000 m 8:49.28 (#627 all-time), 2018 season best 35:49 (Jun 9, 2018, Washington, DC (USA)) · Last competition: Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY, Jun 16, 2018, 37:13 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
10Kilometr
35:49-Jun 9, 2018
Washington, DC (USA)
2015
Semi
1:14:04-Feb 1, 2015
Granollers (ESP)
2014
Semi
1:16:32-Feb 9, 2014
Coamo (PUR)
2014
Marathon
2:33:51-Jan 2, 2014
Xiamen (CHN)
2013
Semi
1:09:56-Jun 2, 2013
San Diego, CA (USA)
2013
Marathon
2:25:53-Mar 17, 2013
Seoul (KOR)
2012
10Kilometr
32:32-Dec 31, 2012
Roma (ITA)
2012
Semi
1:10:01-Oct 6, 2012
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
2012
Marathon
2:34:43-Mar 11, 2012
Brescia (ITA)
2011
1500m
4:19.0h-Mar 12, 2011
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2011
5Kilometre
15:56-Oct 9, 2011-Rennes (FRA)
2011
Semi
1:12:49-Oct 23, 2011
Dresden (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:36:29-Apr 17, 2011
Wien (AUT)
2010
Semi
1:10:53-Sep 26, 2010
Torino (ITA)
2009
1500m
4:11.17-Jul 14, 2009
Reims (FRA)
2009
3000m
8:49.28-Jun 30, 2009
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
2008
1500m
4:11.80-Jul 8, 2008
Sollentuna (SWE)
2008
3000m
8:56.47-Jun 26, 2008
Velenje (SLO)
2008
3000mSt
10:19.99-Jan 20, 2008--
2008
CrossCount
20:06-Mar 30, 2008
36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
2007
1500m
4:08.50-Jun 8, 2007
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
2007
2000m
5:54.9h-Jun 3, 2007-Istanbul (TUR)
2007
3000m
8:57.29-Jun 28, 2007
Velenje (SLO)
2007
CrossCount
22:13-Mar 24, 2007
35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2006
1500m
4:10.48-May 26, 2006
Conegliano (ITA)
2006
3000m
9:00.27-Jun 3, 2006
Zaragoza (ESP)
2006
CrossCount
20:05-Apr 2, 2006
34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
2006
10Kilometr
33:33-Nov 26, 2006
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2005
1500m
4:21.23-Sep 4, 2005
Tunis (TUN)
2005
5000m
16:29.1h-May 5, 2005-Addis Ababa (ETH)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
37:13-Jun 16Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY
10Kilometr
35:49-Jun 9Washington Lawyers Have Heart 10K, Washington, DC

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:04-Feb 1Granollers Half Marathon, Granollers

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:10-Apr 6Daegu Marathon, Daegu
Semi
1:16:32-Feb 9Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo
Marathon
2:33:51-Jan 2Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:56-Jun 2San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:25:53-Mar 17Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:13:45-Feb 3Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:32-Dec 31Roma We Run Rome, Roma
Marathon
2:38:11-Oct 28Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Semi
1:10:01-Oct 6IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
Marathon
2:42:02-Apr 15Milano City Marathon, Milano
Marathon
2:34:43-Mar 11Brescia Marathon, Brescia

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:49-Oct 23Dresden Morgenpost Half Marathon, Dresden
Marathon
2:49:28-Oct 16Metz Marathon, Metz
5Kilometre
15:56-Oct 9Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
Marathon
2:36:29-Apr 17Vienna City Marathon, Wien
1500m
4:19.0HT-Mar 12Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:11-Oct 31Cassis Marseille-Cassis Half Marathon, Cassis
Semi
1:10:53-Sep 26Torino Half Marathon, Torino

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:11.17-Jul 14Reims Alma Athlé Tour, Reims
1500m
4:16.72-Jul 12Tangier Meeting International, Tanger
1500m
4:12.90-Jul 6Patra Tófalia, Patra
1500m
4:12.42-Jul 3Metz Meeting National D1, Metz
3000m
8:49.28-Jun 30Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
3000m
8:57.01-Jun 10Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
1500m
4:17.50-May 29Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd
1500m
4:20.31-May 3Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:13.38-Jul 26London Aviva Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
4:11.88-Jul 13Tangier International Meeting, Tanger
1500m
4:11.80-Jul 8Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
1500m
4:20.71-Jul 5Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid
3000m
8:56.47-Jun 26Velenje International Meeting, Velenje
1500m
4:30.91-May 2Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Ababa
CrossCount
20:06-Mar 3036th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

2007

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:18.08-Oct 3Daegu Colorful Athletics Meeting, Daegu
1500m
4:17.39-Aug 12Ouagadougou African Junior Championships, Ouagadougou
3000m
9:07.53-Aug 9Ouagadougou African Junior Championships, Ouagadougou
3000m
8:57.29-Jun 28Velenje International Athletic Meeting, Velenje
1500m
4:08.50-Jun 8Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
2000m
5:54.9HT-Jun 3Istanbul Yilmaz Sazak Memorial, Istanbul
CrossCount
22:13-Mar 2435th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa

2006

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:33-Nov 26Addis Abeba Toyota Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa
1500m
4:12.94-Aug 20Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
1500m
4:12.94-Aug 18Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
1500m
4:23.52-Aug 18Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
1500m
4:16.19-Jun 9Lugano International Meeting, Lugano
1500m
4:17.33-Jun 7Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd
3000m
9:00.27-Jun 3Zaragoza Meeting Gobierno de Aragón, Zaragoza
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Honours

5

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2012
7

Addis Abeba African Championships

1500 Metres

2008
🥉

36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2008
7

Addis Abeba African Championships

1500 Metres

2008
🥇

Ouagadougou African Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2007
🥇

Ouagadougou African Junior Championships

3000 Metres

2007
7

34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2006
4

Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2006
🥉

Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emebet Etaa Bedada's Marathon personal best?

Emebet Etaa Bedada's Marathon personal best is 2:25:53, set on Mar 17, 2013 in Seoul (KOR), #610 on the all-time list.

Which events does Emebet Etaa Bedada compete in?

Emebet Etaa Bedada competes in the Marathon and 3000 m.

How did Emebet Etaa Bedada perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 35:49, set on Jun 9, 2018 in Washington, DC (USA). Last competition: Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY on Jun 16, 2018, 37:13.