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Kidus Begashaw

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Birth dateMar 14, 2002
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Kidus Begashaw is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 2002. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.30 in the 1500m, 4:05.31 in the Mile, 7:53.34 in the 3000m, 13:27.42 in the 5000m and 7:53.34 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:27.42
2026 season best
13:27.42
Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Espoo Motonet GP
Aug 19, 2026 · 14:06.30
Espoo Motonet GP
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:27.42, 2026 season best 13:27.42 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Espoo Motonet GP, Aug 19, 2026, 14:06.30 · 24 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:51.30
Mile
4:05.31
3000m
7:53.34
13:27.42
3000m-short-track
7:53.34
mile-short-track
4:05.31
5000m-short-track
13:27.42

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:51.30-Apr 18, 2026
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Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
Mile
4:05.31-Feb 13, 2026
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Crimson Open
2026
mile-short-track
4:05.31-Feb 13, 2026
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Crimson Open
2026
3000m
8:01.78-Mar 14, 2026
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NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
3000m-short-track
8:01.78-Mar 14, 2026
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NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
5000m-short-track
13:27.42-Feb 13, 2026
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
13:32.41-Jul 11, 2026
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Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2025
1500m
3:51.97-Apr 18, 2025
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Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
mile-short-track
4:10.95-Feb 1, 2025
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New Mexico Team Open
2025
Mile
4:10.95-Feb 1, 2025
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New Mexico Team Open
2025
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 15, 2025
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NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025
3000m
7:53.34-Mar 15, 2025
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NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025
5000m-short-track
13:38.54-Dec 6, 2025
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5000m
13:38.54-Dec 6, 2025
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024
1500m
3:55.57-Apr 13, 2024
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Bryan Clay Invitational
2024
Mile
4:19.33-Mar 8, 2024
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NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
2024
5000m
13:50.20-Dec 7, 2024
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024
5000m-short-track
13:50.20-Dec 7, 2024
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener

2026

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:06.30-Aug 19Espoo Motonet GP
5000m
13:32.41-Jul 11Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
14:08.93-May 23NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
14:08.93-May 21NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships
1500m
3:51.30-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
13:48.33-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:01.78-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
13:56.96-Mar 13NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:01.78-Mar 13NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
DNF-Feb 27Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
mile-short-track
4:05.31-Feb 13Crimson Open
5000m-short-track
13:27.42-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:19.93-Jan 24Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
mile-short-track
4:19.93-Jan 23Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:01.95-Jan 23Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational

2025

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
13:38.54-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m
15:04.84-Jul 26FISU World University Games
5000m
14:42.66-Jul 24FISU World University Games
5000m
14:42.66-Jul 21FISU World University Games
5000m
15:04.84-Jul 21FISU World University Games
5000m
14:34.98-May 24NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO
5000m
14:34.98-May 22NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO
1500m
3:51.97-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
13:40.12-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 15NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
5000m-short-track
13:48.24-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
3000m-short-track
7:53.34-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
5000m-short-track
13:48.24-Mar 13NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
3000m-short-track
7:59.61-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
3000m-short-track
7:59.61-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
mile-short-track
4:10.95-Feb 1New Mexico Team Open

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kidus Begashaw's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Kidus Begashaw's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:27.42, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Kidus Begashaw compete in?

Kidus Begashaw competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Kidus Begashaw perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:27.42, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Espoo Motonet GP on Aug 19, 2026, 14:06.30.