Kena Tufa

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Dec 27, 2005 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:59.66
#221 all-time
2026 season best8:59.66May 16, 2026 · China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:34.11
Last competitionAllianz Memorial van DammeSep 4, 2026 · 9:12.34
Allianz Memorial van Damme

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTurku 2026Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:09.591,130 pts–#191
5000mStockholm 2025Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:34.111,098 pts––
3000mStShaoxing/Keqiao 2026Ethiopia 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:59.661,246 pts#221#748
2000mIndoorLiévin 20265:34.511,195 pts–#5
2000MetresIndoorLiévin 20265:34.51–#5

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:09.59–Jun 3, 2026Paavo Nurmi Games
20262000m Indoor5:34.51–Feb 19, 2026Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
20262000Metres Indoor5:34.51–Feb 19, 2026Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
20263000mSt 8:59.66–May 16, 2026Wanda Diamond League
20253000mSt 9:31.72–May 31, 2025Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
20255000m 15:34.11–May 17, 2025Spåret 5000m
20243000mSt 9:43.3h–Jul 4, 2024Ethiopian U20 Championships
20223000mSt 10:06.9h–Mar 31, 2022Ethiopian Championships
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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.

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

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.