Josef Tessema
- Born
- Apr 11, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · Mile Short Track
Josef Tessema is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 11, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:53.82 in the 800m, 3:42.53 in the 1500m, 3:58.66 in the Mile, 8:16.10 in the 3000m and 13:22.28 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 m13:22.28
2023 season best3:44.36Mar 4, 2023 · JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.82
Last competitionTrack Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CAMay 6, 2023 · DNF
As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:22.28, Mile Short Track 4:07.82, 2023 season best 3:44.36 (Mar 4, 2023, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Track Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA, May 6, 2023, DNF · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorVA 20121:53.82972 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 20128:16.10984 pts–
5KilometreNY 201814:05–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:44.36 | – | Mar 4, 2023 | The TEN |
| 2023 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:02.38 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile Indoor | 4:02.38 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2022 | 5Kilometre | 14:16 | – | Apr 16, 2022 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 30:06 | – | Sep 17, 2022 | Northport, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | 10MilesRoa | 48:59 | – | Oct 2, 2022 | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:42.53 | – | Jul 25, 2021 | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:55.23 | – | Jun 24, 2021 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |