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Jena Umar

Jena Umar

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

His personal bests include 1:46.07 in the 800m 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.

Key facts
800 m
1:46.07
#955 all-time
2017 season best
1:48.74
Mar 25, 2017 · Djibouti (DJI)
2017 season best
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 800 m 1:46.07 (#955 all-time), 2017 season best 1:48.74 (Mar 25, 2017, Djibouti (DJI)) · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
800m
1:48.74-Mar 25, 2017
↓
Djibouti (DJI)
2016
800m
1:47.25-Jun 4, 2016
↓
Šamorín (SVK)
2015
800m
1:46.07-Jun 5, 2015
↓
Montbéliard (FRA)
2015
800m-short-track
1:49.06-Feb 7, 2015-Mondeville (FRA) (i)
2014
800m
1:46.23-Jul 27, 2014
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013
800m
1:48.08-Jun 27, 2013
↓
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2012
800m
1:47.80-Jul 13, 2012
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.74-Mar 25Djibouti International Meeting, Djibouti
800m
1:49.5HT-Jan 3Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.25-Jun 4Šamorín Pravda-Televízia-Slovnaft, Šamorín
800m
1:47.53-Jun 1Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard
800m
1:49.64-May 28Decines Meeting National, Decines

2015

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.03-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
800m
1:48.68-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
800m
1:47.03-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
800m
1:46.59-Jul 6Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
800m
1:46.49-Jul 1Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje
800m
1:46.07-Jun 5Montbéliard Meeting Jacky Boxberger, Montbéliard - International Events
800m
1:47.11-May 30Decines Meeting National, Decines
800m
1:47.51-May 27Salzburg Leichtathletik Gala, Salzburg
800m-short-track
1:49.06-Feb 7Mondeville Meeting National, Mondeville (i)

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.09-Aug 11Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
800m
1:46.23-Jul 27IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:48.81-Jul 26IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:49.44-Jul 25IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:46.23-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:48.81-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:49.44-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.00-Jun 12Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.79-Sep 1Réduit African Junior Championships, Réduit
800m
1:49.8HT-Aug 31Réduit African Junior Championships, Réduit
800m
1:48.08-Jun 27Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
800m
1:49.37-Mar 15Addis Adeba Ethiopian Junior Championships, Addis Ababa

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.24-Sep 9Rieti 2012 IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
800m
1:49.22-Sep 2Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
800m
1:49.68-Jul 14IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:47.80-Jul 13IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:49.68-Jul 10IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:47.80-Jul 10IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

Honours

5

IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

2014
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Ethiopian Championships

800 Metres

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jena Umar's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Jena Umar compete in?

Jena Umar competes in the 800 m.

How did Jena Umar perform in 2017?

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