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Fithawi Zaid

Fithawi Zaid

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Birth dateSep 19, 2004
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Fithawi Zaid is a Eritrea middle-distance runner, born on September 19, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:45.43 in the 800m, 4:01.91 in the 1500m, 3:18.4h in the 4x400m, 1:49.19 in the 800m-short-track and 2:27.23 in the 1000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Eritrea.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.43
#610 all-time
2026 season best
1:48.06
May 12, 2026 · University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 16, 2026 · 4:01.91
African Athletics Championships
Record
National record · 800 m 1:45.43
National record
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 800 m 1:45.43 (#610 all-time), 2026 season best 1:48.06 (May 12, 2026, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 4:01.91 · National record (800 m) · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.43
#610 all-time
4:01.91
4x400m
3:18.4HT
800m-short-track
1:49.19
1000m
2:27.23

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:48.06-May 12, 2026
↑
African Athletics Championships
2026
1500m
4:01.91-May 16, 2026-African Athletics Championships
2025
800m
1:45.88-Aug 9, 2025
↑
IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme
2025
1000m
2:27.23-May 18, 2025-Internationales Läufermeeting
2024
800m
1:45.43-May 18, 2024
↑
Next Generation Athletics
2024
800m-short-track
1:49.19-Feb 3, 2024-IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
2023
800m
1:48.24-Jul 8, 2023
↑
Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk
2022
800m
1:48.16-Apr 30, 2022
↑
Central Stadium, Asmara (ERI)
2022
4x400m
3:18.4h-Apr 1, 2022-Eritrean Championships
2021
800m
1:49.19-Jul 24, 2021
↑
Asmara (ERI)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:01.91-May 16African Athletics Championships
800m
1:48.06-May 12African Athletics Championships

2024

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.70-Jun 22VIII Ordizia Meeting - International Meeting Jose Antonio Peña, Altamira estadioa, Ordizia
800m
1:46.41-May 30Bislett Games pre-programme
800m
1:48.60-May 26IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
800m
1:48.60-May 25IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
800m
1:45.43-May 18Next Generation Athletics
800m
1:45.90-Mar 22African Games
800m
1:50.41-Mar 22African Games
800m
1:50.41-Mar 19African Games
800m
1:45.90-Mar 18African Games
800m-short-track
1:49.19-Feb 3IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.16-Apr 30Eritrean U20 Championships, Central Stadium, Asmara
800m
1:48.86-Apr 3Eritrean Championships
4x400m
3:18.4HT-Apr 1Eritrean Championships

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.46-Aug 19World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:49.19-Jul 24Eritrean World U20 Trials, Asmara
800m
1:52.19-Jul 18Eritrean U20 Championships, Asmara
800m
1:59.06-Jun 12Eritrean U18 Championships, Keren

Honours

🥈

African U20 Championships

800 Metres

2023
🥇

Eritrean Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fithawi Zaid's 800 m personal best?

Fithawi Zaid's 800 m personal best is 1:45.43, set on May 18, 2024 in Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein, Nijmegen (NED), #610 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fithawi Zaid compete in?

Fithawi Zaid competes in the 800 m.

How did Fithawi Zaid perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:48.06, set on May 12, 2026 in University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 16, 2026, 4:01.91.