Habtamu Fayisa

Habtamu Fayisa

Born
Apr 19, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:24.90
2015 season best8:44.8hJun 5, 2015 · Montbéliard
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:38.62

As of Nov 13, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresSingapore 20105:38.62–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20153000mSt 8:44.8h–Jun 5, 2015Montbéliard (FRA)
20143000mSt 8:29.97–Jun 6, 2014Montbéliard (FRA)
20133000mSt 8:24.90–Jun 9, 2013Rabat (MAR)
20123000mSt 8:29.03–Jun 29, 2012Porto Novo (BEN)
20113000mSt 8:31.06–Jun 12, 2011Cottbus (GER)
20102000Metres 5:38.62–Aug 18, 2010Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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

Habtamu Fayisa has won 1 Olympic Games medal.