Getahun Ayana

Getahun Ayana

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Sep 10, 1967 (59 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

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.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.74
#752 all-time
1988 season best1:45.74Aug 14, 1988 · Hengelo
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.58
Last competitionIAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)Mar 3, 1989 · DNF
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHengelo 1988Ethiopia 800 m all-time list1:45.741,151 pts#752
1500mBerlin 1987Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list3:39.581,113 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988800m 1:45.74–Aug 14, 1988Hengelo (NED)
19881500m 3:40.03–Aug 19, 1988Bruxelles (BEL)
1987800m 1:46.73–Jul 7, 1987Potsdam (GDR)
19871500m 3:39.58–Jul 8, 1987Berlin (GER)
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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.

Getahun Ayana competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

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.