Hiwot Ambaw

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Jun 6, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
10,000 Metres Short Track

Hiwot Ambaw is a Ethiopia race walker, born on June 6, 2008. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 10,000Metr.

Her personal bests include 1:36:47 in the 20kmW, 48:52 in the 10Kilometr and 46:22.07 in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 10,000 Metres Short Track46:22.07
2026 season best46:22.07Mar 28, 2026 · Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa
2026 season best
Last competitionAfrican Athletics ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 1:36:47
African Athletics Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10,000 Metres Short Track 46:22.07, 2026 season best 46:22.07 (Mar 28, 2026, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 1:36:47 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
20kmWAccra 2026Ethiopia 20 km race walk all-time list1:36:471,022 pts–#51
10KilometrBrasilia 202648:52––
10,000MetrAddis Ababa 202646:22.07–#29

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 46:22.07–Mar 25, 2026Ethiopian Championships
202610,000Metr 46:22.07–Mar 28, 2026Ethiopian Championships
202620kmW 1:36:47–May 16, 2026African Athletics Championships
202410,000Metr 46:30.2h–Jul 5, 2024Ethiopian U20 Championships
202410Kilometr 48:01.86–Aug 27, 2024World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hiwot Ambaw's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best is 46:22.07, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH).

Hiwot Ambaw competes in the 10,000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 46:22.07, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 16, 2026, 1:36:47.