Hiwot Ayalew

Born
Mar 6, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2 Miles Short Track

Hiwot Ayalew is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on March 6, 1990. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.16 in the 1500m, 9:29.79 in the 3000m, 8:43.29 in the 3000m, 14:49.36 in the 5000m and 32:46.8h in the 10000m. She has earned 8 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:09.61
2020 season best2:26:54Jan 5, 2020 · Xiamen
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track9:21.59
Last competitionXiamen MarathonJan 5, 2020 · 2:26:54

As of Nov 1, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:09.61 (#43 all-time), 2 Miles Short Track 9:21.59, 2020 season best 2:26:54 (Jan 5, 2020, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: Xiamen Marathon, Jan 5, 2020, 2:26:54 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBerlin 20134:11.161,118 pts–
3000m20129:29.791,008 pts#344
3000mIndoorBirmingham 20148:43.291,186 pts–
5000mOslo 201114:49.361,184 pts#211
10000mAddis Ababa 201932:46.8h1,099 pts–
SemiSafi 20191:11:011,109 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020Marathon 2:26:54–Jan 5, 2020Xiamen Marathon
201910Kilometr 32:08–Apr 6, 2019Cooper River Bridge Run
201910000m 32:46.8h–May 8, 2019Ethiopian Championships
201915Kilometr 50:03–Jul 14, 2019Boilermaker
201910MilesRoa 51:57–Apr 7, 2019Cherry Blossom 10M, Washington, DC
2019Semi 1:11:01–Feb 24, 2019Semi marathon International de Safi, Safi
2019Marathon 2:26:40–Oct 27, 2019Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
201810Kilometr 32:21–Apr 7, 2018Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
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Hiwot Ayalew's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:09.61, set on Jun 7, 2012 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR), #43 on the all-time list.

Hiwot Ayalew competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2 Miles Short Track.

2020 season best: 2:26:54, set on Jan 5, 2020 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: Xiamen Marathon on Jan 5, 2020, 2:26:54.