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Habtamu Fayisa

Habtamu Fayisa

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Birth dateApr 19, 1993
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Habtamu Fayisa is a Ethiopia steeplechase runner, born on April 19, 1993. He competes primarily in the 3000mSt and 2000Metres.

His personal bests include 8:24.90 in the 3000mSt and 5:38.62 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:24.90
#606 all-time
2000 Metres Short Track
5:38.62
2015 season best
8:44.8h
Jun 5, 2015 · Montbéliard (FRA)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.90 (#606 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:38.62, 2015 season best 8:44.8h (Jun 5, 2015, Montbéliard (FRA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:24.90
#606 all-time
2000Metres
5:38.62
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
3000mSt
8:44.8h-Jun 5, 2015
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Montbéliard (FRA)
2014
3000mSt
8:29.97-Jun 6, 2014
↓
Montbéliard (FRA)
2013
3000mSt
8:24.90-Jun 9, 2013
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2012
3000mSt
8:29.03-Jun 29, 2012
↓
Porto Novo (BEN)
2011
3000mSt
8:31.06-Jun 12, 2011
↓
Cottbus (GER)
2010
2000Metres
5:38.62-Aug 18, 2010-Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:56.75-Jun 8Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt
8:44.8HT-Jun 5Montbéliard Meeting Jacky Boxberger, Montbéliard - International Events
3000mSt
8:45.64-May 29Dessau Anhalt 2015, Dessau

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.02-Jun 11Dessau Anhalt 2014, Dessau
3000mSt
8:38.48-Jun 8Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
3000mSt
8:29.97-Jun 6Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard
3000mSt
8:38.32-May 9Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.08-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
3000mSt
8:29.08-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
3000mSt
8:37.77-Jun 15Besancon Meeting Elite, Besancon
3000mSt
8:24.90-Jun 9Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
3000mSt
8:44.27-Jun 6Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.03-Jun 29Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
3000mSt
8:39.98-Jun 10Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville
3000mSt
8:32.94-Jun 1Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.06-Jun 25Cottbus Internationales Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus
3000mSt
8:31.06-Jun 12Strasbourg Meeting National D1, Strasbourg
3000mSt
8:32.35-May 12Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:39.10-Aug 23Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
2000Metres
5:38.62-Aug 18Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000mSt
5:39.10-Aug 17Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000mSt
5:38.62-Aug 17Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
2000Metres
5:54.67-May 11Khartoum Eastern Africa U18 Championships, Khartoum

Honours

6

Porto Novo African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2012
6

Porto Novo African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2012
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Singapore Youth Olympic Games

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
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Singapore Youth Olympic Games

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Habtamu Fayisa's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Habtamu Fayisa's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.90, set on Jun 9, 2013 in Rabat (MAR), #606 on the all-time list.

Which events does Habtamu Fayisa compete in?

Habtamu Fayisa competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Habtamu Fayisa perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 8:44.8h, set on Jun 5, 2015 in Montbéliard (FRA).

How many medals has Habtamu Fayisa won?

Habtamu Fayisa has won 1 Olympic Games medal.