Gennet Gebre Georgis

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Birth dateJan 5, 1977

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Gennet Gebre Georgis is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 1977. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:08.05 in the 1500m, 8:42.39 in the 3000m, 15:22.02 in the 5000m, 33:29.83 in the 10000m and 15:52 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts

3000 m

8:42.39

#330 all-time

1500 m

4:08.05

#904 all-time

2008 season best

16:25

Jun 6, 2008 · New Milford, CT (USA)

2008 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m 8:42.39 (#330 all-time), 1500 m 4:08.05 (#904 all-time), 2008 season best 16:25 (Jun 6, 2008, New Milford, CT (USA)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

4:08.05

8:42.39

15:22.02

33:29.83

5Kilometre

15:52

2000m

5:44.19

10Kilometr

32:29

RoadRelay

2:21:15

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	5Kilometre	16:25	-	Jun 6, 2008	↓	New Milford, CT (USA)
2008	10Kilometr	33:35	-	Apr 20, 2008	↑	Vancouver (CAN)
2005	5Kilometre	17:31	-	Aug 28, 2005	↓	Binghamton, NY (USA)
2005	10Kilometr	38:01	-	Apr 2, 2005	↑	Charleston, SC (USA)
2004	10Kilometr	32:55	-	Dec 5, 2004	↑	West Chester, PA (USA)
2002	CrossCount	14:08	-	Mar 24, 2002	↑	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2002	5Kilometre	15:52	-	Apr 7, 2002	↓	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2001	1500m	4:08.11	-	Jul 7, 2001	↑	Madrid (ESP)
2001	2000m	5:44.19	-	Jul 14, 2001	-	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2001	3000m	8:42.39	-	Jun 29, 2001	↑	Roma Golden Gala
2001	CrossCount	15:33	-	Mar 25, 2001	↑	29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2001	10Kilometr	32:29	-	Dec 9, 2001	↑	Paranhos (POR)
2000	1500m	4:15.75	-	Jun 9, 2000	↑	Sevilla (ESP)
2000	3000m	9:00.86	-	Jun 5, 2000	↑	Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
2000	CrossCount	13:37	-	Mar 19, 2000	↑	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1999	1500m	4:08.05	-	Jun 13, 1999	↑	Nürnberg (GER)
1999	3000m	8:49.48	-	Jun 14, 1999	↑	Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
1999	CrossCount	15:57	-	Mar 28, 1999	↑	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1998	1500m	4:24.26	-	Aug 22, 1998	↑	Dakar African Championships
1998	3000m	9:13.47	-	Aug 21, 1998	↑	Dakar (SEN)
1998	CrossCount	12:52	-	Mar 22, 1998	↑	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
1998	5000m	15:33.46	-	Jul 25, 1998	↓	Barcelona (ESP)
1998	RoadRelay	2:21:15	-	Apr 18, 1998	-	Manaus (BRA)
1997	5000m	16:04.40	-	Aug 7, 1997	↓	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1997	10000m	33:29.83	-	May 10, 1997	-	Arona (ESP)
1997	10Kilometr	34:05	-	Apr 26, 1997	↑	Trevira Twosome
1996	5000m	15:22.02	-	Jul 6, 1996	↓	Hechtel (BEL)
1992	CrossCount	14:08	-	Mar 21, 1992	↑	20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991	CrossCount	15:09	-	Mar 24, 1991	↑	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2008

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:25	-	Jun 6	New Balance Moonlight Run, New Milford, CT
5Kilometre	16:45	-	May 31	Freihofer's Run for Women, Albany, NY
10Kilometr	35:55	-	May 26	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
10Kilometr	34:47	-	May 18	Cleveland, OH
10Kilometr	33:58	-	Apr 27	Pike's Peek, Rockville, MD
10Kilometr	33:35	-	Apr 20	Sun Run, Vancouver
10Kilometr	35:40	-	Apr 5	Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC

2005

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	17:31	-	Aug 28	Chris Thater Memorial, Binghamton, NY
10Kilometr	38:01	-	Apr 2	Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC

2004

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	32:55	-	Dec 5	West Chester Brian's Run 10-K, West Chester, PA
10Kilometr	33:09	-	Oct 11	Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA

2002

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	15:52	-	Apr 7	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
CrossCount	14:08	-	Mar 24	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
CrossCount	14:08	-	Mar 23	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2001

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	32:29	-	Dec 9	Paranhos 10 km, Paranhos
3000m	9:05.57	-	Sep 2	Rieti 2001, Rieti
2000m	5:44.19	-	Jul 14	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m	4:08.11	-	Jul 7	Madrid Reunion de Atletismo, Madrid
3000m	8:57.13	-	Jul 4	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m	4:09.46	-	Jul 2	Zagreb Meeting 2001, Zagreb
3000m	8:42.39	-	Jun 29	Roma Golden Gala
1500m	4:16.32	-	May 18	Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
CrossCount	15:33	-	Mar 25	29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
CrossCount	15:33	-	Mar 24	29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:23.65	-	Aug 23	Cagliari Meeting Terra Sarda, Cagliari
1500m	4:15.75	-	Jun 9	Sevilla Gran Premio Deputacion, Sevilla
3000m	9:00.86	-	Jun 5	Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
CrossCount	13:37	-	Mar 19	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
CrossCount	13:37	-	Mar 18	28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

1999

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.08	-	Sep 16	Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
1500m	4:32.65	-	Sep 15	Johannesburg All-Africa Games
1500m	4:08.46	-	Jun 26	Padova
3000m	8:49.48	-	Jun 14	Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
1500m	4:08.05	-	Jun 13	Nürnberg Live '99, Nürnberg
1500m	4:09.97	-	Jun 6	Stuttgart LG Athletics, Stuttgart
1500m	4:13.11	-	May 2	Ethiopian Championships
CrossCount	15:57	-	Mar 28	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
CrossCount	15:57	-	Mar 27	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:24.26	-	Aug 22	Dakar African Championships
3000m	9:13.47	-	Aug 21	Dakar African Championships, Dakar
5000m	15:33.46	-	Jul 25	Barcelona Meeting d'Atletisme Adidas, Barcelona
1500m	4:24.56	-	Jul 11	Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henáres
5000m	15:48.47	-	Jul 1	Barakaldo
3000m	9:15.1HT	-	Jun 27	Cáceres
RoadRelay	2:21:15	-	Apr 18	Manaus
CrossCount	12:52	-	Mar 22	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
CrossCount	12:52	-	Mar 21	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech

1997

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:04.40	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	16:04.40	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10Kilometr	32:36	-	Jun 7	Mini 10K, New York, NY

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gennet Gebre Georgis's 3000 m personal best?

Gennet Gebre Georgis's 3000 m personal best is 8:42.39, set on Jun 29, 2001 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #330 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gennet Gebre Georgis compete in?

Gennet Gebre Georgis competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Gennet Gebre Georgis perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 16:25, set on Jun 6, 2008 in New Milford, CT (USA).