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Getahun Ayana

Getahun Ayana

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Birth dateSep 10, 1967
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Getahun Ayana is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 10, 1967. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:45.74 in the 800m and 3:39.58 in the 1500m. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.74
#752 all-time
1500 m
3:39.58
1988 season best
1:45.74
Aug 14, 1988 · Hengelo (NED)
1988 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
Mar 3, 1989 · DNF
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 800 m 1:45.74 (#752 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.58, 1988 season best 1:45.74 (Aug 14, 1988, Hengelo (NED)) · Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i), Mar 3, 1989, DNF · 59 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
800m
1:45.74-Aug 14, 1988
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1988
1500m
3:40.03-Aug 19, 1988
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1987
800m
1:46.73-Jul 7, 1987
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1987
1500m
3:39.58-Jul 8, 1987
↓
Berlin (GER)

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
DNF-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.46-Sep 2Annaba African Championships
1500m
3:42.77-Aug 30Annaba African Championships, Annaba
1500m
3:40.03-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m
1:45.74-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
800m
1:47.15-May 18Curitiba

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.29-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
800m
1:49.22-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:42.29-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
DNS-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:43.88-Aug 12Nairobi All-Africa Games, Nairobi
1500m
3:39.58-Jul 8Berlin
800m
1:46.73-Jul 7Potsdam

Honours

🥇

Annaba African Championships

1500 Metres

1988
🥈

Annaba African Championships

800 Metres

1988
🥇

Annaba African Championships

1500 Metres

1988
🥈

Annaba African Championships

800 Metres

1988
5

Nairobi All-Africa Games

1500 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Getahun Ayana's 800 m personal best?

Getahun Ayana's 800 m personal best is 1:45.74, set on Aug 14, 1988 in Hengelo (NED), #752 on the all-time list.

Which events does Getahun Ayana compete in?

Getahun Ayana competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Getahun Ayana perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1:45.74, set on Aug 14, 1988 in Hengelo (NED). Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i) on Mar 3, 1989, DNF.