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Kena Tufa

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Birth dateDec 27, 2005
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Kena Tufa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on December 27, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

Her personal bests include 4:09.59 in the 1500m, 15:34.11 in the 5000m, 8:59.66 in the 3000mSt, 5:34.51 in the 2000m and 5:34.51 in the 2000Metres. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:59.66
#221 all-time
5000 m
15:34.11
2026 season best
8:59.66
May 16, 2026 · China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Allianz Memorial van Damme
Sep 4, 2026 · 9:12.34
Allianz Memorial van Damme
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:59.66 (#221 all-time), 5000 m 15:34.11, 2026 season best 8:59.66 (May 16, 2026, China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN)) · Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme, Sep 4, 2026, 9:12.34 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:09.59
15:34.11
8:59.66
#221 all-time
2000m
5:34.51
2000Metres
5:34.51

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:09.59-Jun 3, 2026-Paavo Nurmi Games
2026
2000Metres
5:34.51-Feb 19, 2026-Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
2026
2000m
5:34.51-Feb 19, 2026-Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
2026
3000mSt
8:59.66-May 16, 2026
↑
Wanda Diamond League
2025
3000mSt
9:31.72-May 31, 2025
↑
Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2025
5000m
15:34.11-May 17, 2025-Spåret 5000m
2024
3000mSt
9:43.3h-Jul 4, 2024
↑
Ethiopian U20 Championships
2022
3000mSt
10:06.9h-Mar 31, 2022
↑
Ethiopian Championships

2026

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:12.34-Sep 4Allianz Memorial van Damme
3000mSt
9:12.69-Aug 20Athletissima Lausanne
3000mSt
10:07.08-Jun 13C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "B"
3000mSt
9:12.42-Jun 7BAUHAUS-Galan
1500m
4:09.59-Jun 3Paavo Nurmi Games
3000mSt
9:11.36-May 23Wanda Diamond League Xiamen
3000mSt
8:59.66-May 16Wanda Diamond League
3000mSt
9:39.38-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships
2000Metres
5:34.51-Feb 19Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF

2025

3 performances

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:43.3HT-Jul 4Ethiopian U20 Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:06.9HT-Mar 31Ethiopian Championships

Honours

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Ethiopian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2026
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kena Tufa's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Kena Tufa's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:59.66, set on May 16, 2026 in China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN), #221 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kena Tufa compete in?

Kena Tufa competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Kena Tufa perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:59.66, set on May 16, 2026 in China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN). Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme on Sep 4, 2026, 9:12.34.