Kalkidan Fentie

Kalkidan Fentie

Born
May 9, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 15 Kilometres Road

Kalkidan Fentie is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on May 9, 1998. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 8:58.06 in the 3000m, 15:29.64 in the 5000m, 8:58.06 in the 3000m-short-track, 8:58.06 in the 3000m-short-track and 49:02 in the 15Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:58.06
2022 season best15:37Mar 13, 2022
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road49:02

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:58.06, 15 Kilometres Road 49:02, 2022 season best 15:37 (Mar 13, 2022) · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorBirmingham 20178:58.061,135 pts–
5000mBydgoszcz 2016Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:29.641,107 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20178:58.061,135 pts–
3000m-short-track20178:58.061,135 pts–
15KilometrIstanbul 201749:02–
10KilometrVillejuif 201932:39–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20225Kilometre 15:37–Mar 13, 2022–
201910Kilometr 32:39–Oct 13, 2019Villejuif (FRA)
20173000m-short-track Indoor8:58.06–Feb 18, 2017Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
20173000m-short-track 8:58.06–Feb 18, 2017–
20173000m Indoor8:58.06–Feb 18, 2017Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
20175000m 15:36.55–Jun 2, 2017Andújar (ESP)
201715Kilometr 49:02–Nov 12, 2017Istanbul (TUR)
20165000m 15:29.64–Jul 23, 2016IAAF World U20 Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kalkidan Fentie's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:58.06, set on Feb 18, 2017.

Kalkidan Fentie competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 15 Kilometres Road.

2022 season best: 15:37, set on Mar 13, 2022.