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Hiwot Ambaw

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateJun 6, 2008
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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.

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

As of Oct 1, 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

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:36:47
10Kilometr
48:52
10,000Metr
46:22.07

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
46:22.07-Mar 25, 2026
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2026
10,000Metr
46:22.07-Mar 28, 2026
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2026
20kmW
1:36:47-May 16, 2026-African Athletics Championships
2024
10,000Metr
46:30.2h-Jul 5, 2024
↑
Ethiopian U20 Championships
2024
10Kilometr
48:01.86-Aug 27, 2024
↑
World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:47-May 16African Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
48:52-Apr 12Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
10,000Metr
46:22.07-Mar 28Ethiopian Championships
10Kilometr
46:22.07-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships

Honours

4

African Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2026
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Ethiopian Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2026
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hiwot Ambaw's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best?

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).

Which events does Hiwot Ambaw compete in?

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

How did Hiwot Ambaw perform in 2026?

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.