Jena Umar

Jena Umar

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Dec 24, 1995 (30 years old)
Events
800 m

Jena Umar is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on December 24, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:46.07 in the 800m, 1:49.06 in the 800m-short-track and 1:49.06 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.07
#955 all-time
2017 season best1:48.74Mar 25, 2017 · Djibouti
2017 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.07 (#955 all-time), 2017 season best 1:48.74 (Mar 25, 2017, Djibouti (DJI)) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMontbéliard 2015Ethiopia 800 m all-time list1:46.071,141 pts#955
800m-short-trackIndoorMondeville 20151:49.061,108 pts–
800m-short-track20151:49.061,108 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017800m 1:48.74–Mar 25, 2017Djibouti (DJI)
2016800m 1:47.25–Jun 4, 2016Šamorín (SVK)
2015800m 1:46.07–Jun 5, 2015Montbéliard (FRA)
2015800m-short-track Indoor1:49.06–Feb 7, 2015Mondeville (FRA) (i)
2015800m-short-track 1:49.06–Feb 7, 2015–
2014800m 1:46.23–Jul 27, 2014IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013800m 1:48.08–Jun 27, 2013Addis Ababa (ETH)
2012800m 1:47.80–Jul 13, 2012IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jena Umar's 800 m personal best is 1:46.07, set on Jun 5, 2015 in Montbéliard (FRA), #955 on the all-time list.

Jena Umar competes in the 800 m.

2017 season best: 1:48.74, set on Mar 25, 2017 in Djibouti (DJI).