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Kalkidan Fentie

Kalkidan Fentie

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateMay 9, 1998
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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, 49:02 in the 15Kilometr and 32:39 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:58.06
15 Kilometres Road
49:02
2022 season best
15:37
Mar 13, 2022
2022 season best
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:58.06, 15 Kilometres Road 49:02, 2022 season best 15:37 (Mar 13, 2022) · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:58.06
15:29.64
3000m-short-track
8:58.06
15Kilometr
49:02
10Kilometr
32:39

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
5Kilometre
15:37-Mar 13, 2022--
2019
10Kilometr
32:39-Oct 13, 2019
↑
Villejuif (FRA)
2017
3000m
8:58.06-Feb 18, 2017-Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2017
3000m-short-track
8:58.06-Feb 18, 2017-Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2017
5000m
15:36.55-Jun 2, 2017
↓
Andújar (ESP)
2017
15Kilometr
49:02-Nov 12, 2017-Istanbul (TUR)
2016
5000m
15:29.64-Jul 23, 2016
↓
IAAF World U20 Championships
2014
10Kilometr
36:14-Nov 23, 2014
↑
Addis Ababa (ETH)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:37-Mar 13Safaricom Women First 5km, Addis Abeba

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:14-Nov 17Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
10Kilometr
32:39-Oct 1332ème Corrida de Villejuif, Villejuif

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
49:02-Nov 12Istanbul 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
15:49.63-Jul 1Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen
5000m
15:36.55-Jun 2Andújar Meeting Internacional, Andújar
3000m-short-track
8:58.06-Feb 18Birmingham Müller Indoor Grand Prix, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (i)
5000m
15:54.9HT-Jan 14Bahir Dar

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:29.64-Jul 23IAAF World U20 Championships
5000m
15:29.64-Jul 21IAAF World U20 Championships
5000m
16:26.11-Jun 5Assela

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:14-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa

Honours

🥉

Tlemcen African U20 Championships

5000 Metres

2017
🥇

IAAF World U20 Championships

5000 Metres

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kalkidan Fentie's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Kalkidan Fentie's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:58.06, set on Feb 18, 2017 in Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i).

Which events does Kalkidan Fentie compete in?

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

How did Kalkidan Fentie perform in 2022?

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