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Henok Legesse

Henok Legesse

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Birth dateSep 19, 1988
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Henok Legesse is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 19, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.51 in the 800m, 3:34.42 in the 1500m, 3:54.81 in the Mile, 3:38.07 in the 1500m-short-track and 3:58.06 in the mile-short-track. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:38.07
Mile Short Track
3:58.06
2013 season best
4:17.10
Feb 2, 2013 · Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2013 season best
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:38.07, Mile Short Track 3:58.06, 2013 season best 4:17.10 (Feb 2, 2013, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:47.51
3:34.42
#432 all-time
3:54.81
3:38.07
3:58.06

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
Mile
4:17.10-Feb 2, 2013
↓
Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2013
mile-short-track
4:17.10-Feb 2, 2013
↓
Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011
1500m
3:36.45-Jul 19, 2011
↑
Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA)
2011
1500m-short-track
3:38.07-Feb 19, 2011-National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2011
Mile
3:58.06-Feb 5, 2011
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2011
mile-short-track
3:58.06-Feb 5, 2011
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2010
Mile
4:02.12-Feb 6, 2010
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2010
mile-short-track
4:02.12-Feb 6, 2010
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009
800m
1:47.51-Apr 29, 2009
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2009
1500m
3:34.42-May 30, 2009
↑
Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA)
2009
Mile
3:54.81-Jun 7, 2009
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
2008
800m
1:48.91-Jun 25, 2008
↑
Nijmegen (NED)
2008
1500m
3:38.90-Jul 2, 2008
↑
Milano (ITA)
2007
800m
1:48.43-Jul 18, 2007
↑
Algiers (ALG)

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:17.10-Feb 2New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i)

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.28-Jul 29Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:36.45-Jul 19Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Sport Solidarietà, Lignano Sabbiadoro
1500m
3:40.19-Jul 13Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro
1500m
3:37.47-Jun 11New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:39.90-May 8Ethiopian Championships
1500m-short-track
3:38.07-Feb 19Birmingham AVIVA Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
mile-short-track
3:58.06-Feb 5New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston, MA (i)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:02.12-Feb 6Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:37.79-Aug 17IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:45.63-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.79-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
Mile
3:55.70-Jul 3Oslo Bislett Games
Mile
3:54.81-Jun 7Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:34.42-May 30New York Reebok Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
1500m
3:41.11-May 3Ethiopian Championships
800m
1:47.51-Apr 29Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.90-Jul 2Milano International Meeting, Milano
800m
1:48.91-Jun 25Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
1500m
3:42.49-Jun 18Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
1500m
3:45.0HT-Jun 7Kampala Memorial John Akii Bua, Kampala
800m
1:49.10-May 2Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Abeba
800m
1:49.11-May 1Addis Abeba African Championships
800m
1:53.22-Apr 30Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Abeba

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.44-Jul 19Algiers All-African Games
800m
1:48.43-Jul 18Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
800m
1:51.5HT-May 5Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
800m
1:49.78-Mar 13Addis Abeba Ethiopian Games, Addis Abeba

Honours

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Ethiopian Championships

1500 Metres

2009
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Ethiopian Championships

800 Metres

2009
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

800 Metres

2008
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

800 Metres

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Henok Legesse's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Henok Legesse's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:38.07, set on Feb 19, 2011 in National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i).

Which events does Henok Legesse compete in?

Henok Legesse competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

How did Henok Legesse perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 4:17.10, set on Feb 2, 2013 in Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).