Kidus Begashaw

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Mar 14, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track

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 13:32.41 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:27.42
2026 season best13:27.42Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionEspoo Motonet GPAug 19, 2026 · 14:06.30
Espoo Motonet GP

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:51.30960 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:05.311,062 pts–#476
3000mIndoorIN 20257:53.341,119 pts–#383
5000mIndoorMA 202613:27.421,160 pts–#20
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list13:32.411,094 pts–#271
3000m-short-trackNM 20268:01.951,067 pts–#169

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:51.30–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:05.31–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
2026Mile Indoor4:05.31–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
2026mile-short-track 4:19.93–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:01.78–Mar 14, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:01.78–Mar 14, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m-short-track 8:01.95–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:27.42–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
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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).

Kidus Begashaw competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

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.