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Kokeb Tesfaye

Kokeb Tesfaye

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateMay 5, 1997
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Kokeb Tesfaye is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 1997. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:01.60 in the 800m, 4:07.34 in the 1500m, 4:13.48 in the 1500m-short-track and 2:08.94 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
1500 m
4:07.34
#811 all-time
800 m
2:01.60
2016 season best
4:13.48
Feb 19, 2016 · Sabadell (ESP) (i)
2016 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
29 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:07.34 (#811 all-time), 800 m 2:01.60, 2016 season best 4:13.48 (Feb 19, 2016, Sabadell (ESP) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 29 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:01.60
4:07.34
#811 all-time
1500m-short-track
4:13.48
800m-short-track
2:08.94
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
1500m
4:13.48-Feb 19, 2016
↓
Sabadell (ESP) (i)
2016
1500m-short-track
4:13.48-Feb 19, 2016-Sabadell (ESP) (i)
2015
800m
2:01.60-Aug 8, 2015
↑
Leuven (BEL)
2015
800m-short-track
2:08.94-Jan 29, 2015-Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2015
1500m
4:07.44-May 20, 2015
↓
National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2014
8x100Metre
1:47.11-Aug 26, 2014-Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2014
1500m
4:07.34-Jul 7, 2014
↓
Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2013
800m
2:07.27-Jul 11, 2013
↑
IAAF World Youth Championships

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
4:13.48-Feb 19Sabadell Meeting Internacional, Sabadell (i)
1500m-short-track
4:16.76-Feb 13Gent IFAM Meeting, Gent (i)

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.80-Sep 17Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
800m
2:01.60-Aug 8Leuven
800m
2:03.47-Jun 27Eindhoven
1500m
4:15.41-Jun 21Bottrop NRW-Gala, Bottrop
1500m
4:07.44-May 20Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
800m-short-track
2:08.94-Jan 29Düsseldorf PSD-Bank Meeting, Düsseldorf (i)

2014

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
8x100Metre
1:47.11-Aug 26Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
4:15.38-Aug 25Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
4:21.87-Aug 22Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
4:21.87-Aug 20Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
4:15.38-Aug 20Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
4:08.61-Jul 12Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
1500m
4:07.34-Jul 7Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
1500m
4:09.00-Jul 5Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
1500m
4:14.30-Jun 14Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.27-Jul 11IAAF World Youth Championships
800m
DQ-Jul 10IAAF World Youth Championships
800m
2:07.27-Jul 10IAAF World Youth Championships

Honours

7

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

1500 Metres

2015
🥇

Nanjing Youth Olympic Games

1500 Metres

2014
🥇

Nanjing Youth Olympic Games

1500 Metres

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kokeb Tesfaye's 1500 m personal best?

Kokeb Tesfaye's 1500 m personal best is 4:07.34, set on Jul 7, 2014 in Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA), #811 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kokeb Tesfaye compete in?

Kokeb Tesfaye competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Kokeb Tesfaye perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 4:13.48, set on Feb 19, 2016 in Sabadell (ESP) (i).

How many medals has Kokeb Tesfaye won?

Kokeb Tesfaye has won 1 Olympic Games medal.