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Genzeb Shumi

Genzeb Shumi

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Birth dateJan 29, 1991
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Genzeb Shumi is a Bahrain middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1991. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:01.18 in the 800m, 4:05.16 in the 1500m, 9:37.57 in the 3000m, 2:36:44 in the Marathon and 4:15.85 in the 1500m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bahrain.

Key facts
1500 m
4:05.16
#537 all-time
800 m
2:01.18
#994 all-time
2025 season best
2:36:44
May 11, 2025 · Dalian (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian
May 11, 2025 · 2:36:44
The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 4:05.16 (#537 all-time), 800 m 2:01.18 (#994 all-time), 2025 season best 2:36:44 (May 11, 2025, Dalian (CHN)) · Last competition: The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian, May 11, 2025, 2:36:44 · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:01.18
#994 all-time
4:05.16
#537 all-time
9:37.57
2:36:44
1500m-short-track
4:15.85
800m-short-track
2:05.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:36:44-May 11, 2025-The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian
2015
800m
2:09.72-Apr 25, 2015
↓
Manama (BRN)
2014
800m
2:03.83-Oct 1, 2014
↓
Incheon (KOR)
2014
1500m
4:10.41-Jun 8, 2014
↑
Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR)
2013
800m
2:04.16-Jul 7, 2013
↓
Pune (IND)
2013
1500m
4:14.05-Jun 13, 2013
↑
Hérouville (FRA)
2013
CrossCount
25:59-Mar 24, 2013
↓
40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2012
800m
2:01.18-Jun 30, 2012
↓
Nottwil (SUI)
2012
800m-short-track
2:05.96-Feb 19, 2012-Hangzhou (CHN) (i)
2012
1500m
4:05.16-May 27, 2012
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2012
1500m-short-track
4:15.85-Feb 18, 2012-Hangzhou (CHN) (i)
2011
800m
2:03.13-Oct 27, 2011
↓
Al Ain (UAE)
2011
1500m
4:11.27-Jun 24, 2011
↑
Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
2011
CrossCount
26:58-Mar 20, 2011
↓
39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria
2010
800m
2:04.09-Nov 24, 2010
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2010
1500m
4:14.05-Jul 23, 2010
↑
IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
2010
3000m
9:37.57-Jul 4, 2010-Hanoi (VIE)
2010
CrossCount
20:08-Mar 28, 2010
↓
38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:44-May 11The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:09.72-Apr 25Manama Arab Championships, Manama

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.83-Oct 1Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
800m
2:04.35-Sep 30Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
1500m
4:10.41-Jun 8Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
1500m
4:11.88-Jun 3Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona

2013

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:27.28-Sep 28Palembang Islamic Solidarity Games 2013, Palembang
800m
2:11.08-Sep 26Palembang Islamic Solidarity Games 2013, Palembang
800m
2:04.16-Jul 7Pune Asian Championships, Pune
1500m
4:14.05-Jun 13Hérouville-St-Clair Meeting Elite, Hérouville
1500m
4:55.30-May 24Doha Arab Championships, Doha
800m
2:09.30-May 22Doha Arab Championships, Doha
CrossCount
25:59-Mar 2440th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

2012

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.76-Aug 9The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:07.77-Aug 8The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:01.76-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:07.77-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m
4:14.02-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m
4:06.02-Jul 6Bottrop BottropGala, Bottrop
800m
2:01.18-Jun 30Nottwil Swiss Meeting, Nottwil
1500m
4:06.39-May 31Roma Golden Gala
1500m
4:05.16-May 27Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
800m-short-track
2:05.96-Feb 19Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships, Hangzhou (i)
1500m-short-track
4:15.85-Feb 18Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships, Hangzhou (i)

2011

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.19-Dec 19Doha Pan-Arab Games, Doha
1500m
4:20.07-Dec 15Doha Pan-Arab Games, Doha
1500m
4:19.15-Oct 29Al Ain Pan Arab Championships, Al Ain
800m
2:03.13-Oct 27Al Ain Pan Arab Championships, Al Ain
1500m
4:12.32-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
1500m
4:12.32-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
1500m
4:16.31-Jul 22Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m
2:12.38-Jul 19Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m
2:03.39-Jul 10Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
1500m
4:15.91-Jul 8Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
1500m
4:11.27-Jun 24Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
CrossCount
26:58-Mar 2039th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

2010

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:08.38-Nov 25Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
800m
2:04.09-Nov 24Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
800m
2:04.85-Sep 20Aleppo West Asian Championships
1500m
4:23.90-Jul 25IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
1500m
4:14.05-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
1500m
4:23.90-Jul 20IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
1500m
4:14.05-Jul 20IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
3000m
9:37.57-Jul 4Hanoi Asian Junior Championships, Hanoi
1500m
4:30.76-Jul 3Hanoi Asian Junior Championships, Hanoi
1500m
4:18.26-May 8Arab Junior Championships, Cairo
800m
2:09.06-May 6Arab Junior Championships, Cairo
CrossCount
20:08-Mar 2838th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

Honours

5

Incheon Asian Games

800 Metres

2014
🥈

Pune Asian Championships

800 Metres

2013
🥈

Pune Asian Championships

800 Metres

2013
🥇

Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

2012
🥈

Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

2012
5

Kobe Asian Championships

800 Metres

2011
5

Kobe Asian Championships

800 Metres

2011
🥇

Doha Pan-Arab Games

1500 Metres

2011
🥇

Kobe Asian Championships

1500 Metres

2011
🥇

Kobe Asian Championships

1500 Metres

2011
8

Guangzhou Asian Games

800 Metres

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Genzeb Shumi's 1500 m personal best?

Genzeb Shumi's 1500 m personal best is 4:05.16, set on May 27, 2012 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #537 on the all-time list.

Which events does Genzeb Shumi compete in?

Genzeb Shumi competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Genzeb Shumi perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:36:44, set on May 11, 2025 in Dalian (CHN). Last competition: The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian on May 11, 2025, 2:36:44.