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Lemma Alemayehu

Lemma Alemayehu

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Lemma Alemayehu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:44.05 in the 3000m, 13:18.67 in the 5000m, 1:01:17 in the Semi, 2:13:02 in the Marathon and 8:28.28 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m
7:44.05
5000 m
13:18.67
#820 all-time
2010 season best
29:22
May 2, 2010 · Toronto (CAN)
2010 season best

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m 7:44.05, 5000 m 13:18.67 (#820 all-time), 2010 season best 29:22 (May 2, 2010, Toronto (CAN))

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
10Kilometr
29:22-May 2, 2010
↑
Toronto (CAN)
2010
10MilesRoa
50:42-Jul 11, 2010
↓
Toronto (CAN)
2010
30Kilometr
1:36:17-Mar 28, 2010-Hamilton (CAN)
2009
10MilesRoa
51:57-Dec 26, 2009
↓
Hamilton (CAN)
2009
Semi
1:04:39-Oct 25, 2009
↓
Niagara Falls (CAN)
2009
Marathon
2:16:33-Sep 13, 2009
↑
Montréal (CAN)
2008
Marathon
2:13:02-Feb 24, 2008
↑
Sevilla (ESP)
2006
Marathon
2:27:49-Mar 18, 2006
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2003
5000m
14:22.26-Feb 9, 2003
↓
Gent (BEL) (i)
2003
5000m-short-track
14:22.26-Feb 9, 2003-Gent (BEL) (i)
2002
CrossCount
36:25-Mar 24, 2002
↓
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2001
10Kilometr
29:47-Nov 4, 2001
↑
Paris (FRA)
2001
10MilesRoa
47:58-Oct 7, 2001
↓
Rosny-sous-Bois (FRA)
2000
3000mSt
8:29.73-Jul 3, 2000
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
2000
5000m
13:18.67-Aug 5, 2000
↓
Hechtel (BEL)
2000
CrossCount
36:20-Mar 19, 2000
↓
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1999
3000m
7:44.05-Jul 10, 1999
↑
Caorle (ITA)
1999
3000mSt
8:28.28-Jul 13, 1999
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Casablanca (MAR)
1998
3000m
7:50.54-Jul 18, 1998
↑
San Marino (SMR)
1998
5000m
13:21.60-Aug 1, 1998
↓
Hechtel (BEL)
1997
Semi
1:01:17-Oct 4, 1997
↓
Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
CrossCount
25:34-Mar 23, 1996
↓
24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1994
3000mSt
8:38.66-Jul 23, 1994
↑
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994
CrossCount
25:00-Mar 26, 1994
↓
22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
50:42-Jul 11Toronto Acura Ten-Miler, Toronto
10Kilometr
29:22-May 2Toronto Sporting Life 10K, Toronto
30Kilometr
1:36:17-Mar 28Hamilton Around the Bay, Hamilton

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
51:57-Dec 26Hamilton Boxing Day 10-Miler, Hamilton
Semi
1:04:39-Oct 25Niagara Falls Half Marathon, Niagara Falls
Marathon
2:16:33-Sep 13Montreal Marathon Oasis, Montréal
Marathon
2:19:28-Apr 12Thessaloniki Alexander the Great Marathon, Thessaloniki

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:26-Oct 19Reims Marathon, Reims
Marathon
2:16:35-Apr 27Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Marathon
2:13:02-Feb 24Sevilla Marathon, Sevilla

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:49-Mar 18Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
14:22.26-Feb 9Gent Energizer Flanders Indoor, Gent (i)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:25-Mar 2430th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:47-Nov 4Paris 10 km, Paris
10MilesRoa
47:58-Oct 7Rosny-Sous-Bois 10 miles, Rosny-sous-Bois

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.48-Aug 8Linz Gugl Grand Prix, Linz
5000m
13:18.67-Aug 5Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000mSt
8:31.00-Jul 15Maia
3000mSt
8:32.67-Jul 8Dortmund Sparkassen-DLV Meeting, Dortmund
3000mSt
8:29.73-Jul 3Zagreb Meeting 2000, Zagreb
CrossCount
36:20-Mar 1928th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:46.73-Sep 16Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
3000mSt
8:29.18-Jul 26Linz Zipfer-Gugl Grand Prix, Linz
3000mSt
8:28.28-Jul 13Casablanca
3000m
7:44.05-Jul 10Caorle

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:21.60-Aug 1Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000m
7:50.54-Jul 18San Marino
3000m
7:59.57-Mar 27Johannesburg All Africa Invitational, Johannesburg

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:17-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
25:34-Mar 2324th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1994

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.66-Jul 23Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
3000mSt
8:56.69-Jul 21Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
3000mSt
8:43.67-Jul 7Algiers African Junior Championships
CrossCount
25:00-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

5

Johannesburg All-Africa Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1999
F

Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

1997
F

24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1996
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Algiers African Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1994
5

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1994
5

22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lemma Alemayehu's 3000 m personal best?

Lemma Alemayehu's 3000 m personal best is 7:44.05, set on Jul 10, 1999 in Caorle (ITA).

Which events does Lemma Alemayehu compete in?

Lemma Alemayehu competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Lemma Alemayehu perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 29:22, set on May 2, 2010 in Toronto (CAN).