Fantu Worku
ETHWomenFantu Worku Taye is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500 metres.
She won the silver medal at the 2016 World U20 Championships.
She represented her country at the 2017 World Championships narrowly missing the semifinals. At the 2018 Anniversary Games in London, she stopped racing half a lap early after sprinting to first place, mistaking the quarter mile line as the finish line and then proceeding to stop running once crossing it.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 m 14:26.80 (#33 all-time), Marathon 2:19:08 (#202 all-time), 2026 season best 2:19:08 (Feb 1, 2026, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: Dubai Marathon, Feb 1, 2026, 2:19:08 · 27 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:19:08 | - | Feb 1 | Dubai Marathon |
2025
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:21:57 | - | Sep 21 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
Semi | 1:07:47 | - | Mar 30 | Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:30 | - | Oct 20 | Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon, Roma |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:35.55 | - | Aug 26 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Promotional Events |
3000m | 8:45.74 | - | Aug 6 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 14:47.37 | - | May 27 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 14:49.64 | - | May 21 | Diamond League Meeting, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events |
3000m | 8:44.10 | - | May 13 | Ooredoo Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (i) - Diamond Discipline |
5Kilometre | 14:47 | - | Mar 20 | 5km de Lille, Lille |
3000m-short-track | 8:38.15 | - | Feb 17 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) - Indoor Meeting |
2021
12 performances2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 8:44.07 | - | Feb 17 | Meeting Elite en salle féminin du Val d'Oise, Stade Couvert Stephane Diagana, Eaubonne (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:06.39 | - | Feb 4 | 15. International PSD Bank Meeting |
3000m-short-track | 8:37.58 | - | Jan 31 | Indoor Meeting - Karlsruhe |
2019
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:40.47 | - | Oct 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
5000m | 15:02.74 | - | Oct 2 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
5000m | 14:45.59 | - | Sep 6 | AG Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
3000m | 8:32.10 | - | Jun 30 | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:06.27 | - | Jun 11 | Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
5000m | 14:51.31 | - | May 30 | BAUHAUS-galan |
5000m | 15:53.3HT | - | May 11 | Ethiopian Championships |
CrossCount | 25:49 | - | Mar 30 | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
2018
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | DNF | - | Jul 22 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:10.59 | - | Jul 17 | Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International |
5000m | 15:30.39 | - | Jun 16 | Marseille Meeting Pro Athlé, Marseille |
1500m | 4:06.01 | - | Jun 13 | Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
3000m-short-track | 8:50.54 | - | Mar 1 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:42.69 | - | Feb 8 | Madrid Indoor Meeting, Gallur, Madrid (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour |
3000m-short-track | 8:39.55 | - | Jan 25 | Czech Indoor Gala |
2017
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:05.81 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:05.81 | - | Aug 4 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:30.76 | - | Jul 2 | Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen |
1500m | 4:08.04 | - | Jun 8 | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:06.93 | - | Jun 3 | Marseille Meeting International, Marseille |
1500m | 4:07.8HT | - | May 21 | Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa |
1500m-short-track | 4:08.56 | - | Feb 14 | Czech Indoor Gala, Atletická hala, Ostrava (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:50.36 | - | Feb 10 | Eaubonne Meeting Elite, Eaubonne (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:14.85 | - | Feb 6 | Val-de-Reuil Meeting National, Val-de-Reuil (i) |
Honours
BMW Berlin Marathon
Marathon
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
5000 Metres
Ethiopian Championships
5000 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Ethiopian Championships
1500 Metres
Tlemcen African U20 Championships
1500 Metres
Durban African Championships
1500 Metres
IAAF World U20 Championships
1500 Metres
Durban African Championships
1500 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Fantu Worku's 5000 m personal best?
Fantu Worku's 5000 m personal best is 14:26.80, set on Jul 1, 2021 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR), #33 on the all-time list.
Which events does Fantu Worku compete in?
Fantu Worku competes in the 5000 m and Marathon.
How did Fantu Worku perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:19:08, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: Dubai Marathon on Feb 1, 2026, 2:19:08.