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Luchia Yishak

Luchia Yishak

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateApr 8, 1973
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Luchia Yishak is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 8, 1973. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:15.99 in the 3000m, 15:22.53 in the 5000m and 31:56.42 in the 10000m. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:56.42
#663 all-time
5000 m
15:22.53
#941 all-time
1996 season best
15:22.53
Jul 6, 1996 · Hechtel (BEL)
Last competition
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Jul 26, 1996 · 16:04.29
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 10 000 m 31:56.42 (#663 all-time), 5000 m 15:22.53 (#941 all-time), 1996 season best 15:22.53 (Jul 6, 1996, Hechtel (BEL)) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Jul 26, 1996, 16:04.29 · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
5000m
15:22.53-Jul 6, 1996
↑
Hechtel (BEL)
1995
5000m
15:34.07-Jun 5, 1995
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1993
CrossCount
18:08-Jan 17, 1993
↑
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1992
CrossCount
21:42-Mar 21, 1992
↑
20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992
10000m
34:12.16-Aug 1, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
CrossCount
20:29-Mar 24, 1991
↑
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991
10000m
31:56.42-Aug 27, 1991
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
3000m
9:15.99-Oct 4, 1990-Cairo (EGY)
1990
CrossCount
19:33-Mar 25, 1990
↑
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
CrossCount
23:04-Mar 19, 1989
↑
17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:04.29-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:22.53-Jul 6Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
5000m
15:44.33-Jun 29Reims International, Reims

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:42.37-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:42.37-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:34.07-Jun 5Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
19:39-Mar 6Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona
CrossCount
18:42-Jan 31Cross Internacional de San Sebastian, San Sebastián
CrossCount
18:08-Jan 17Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:12.16-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
CrossCount
21:42-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

5 performances

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:15.99-Oct 4Cairo African Championships, Cairo
CrossCount
19:33-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
23:04-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

F

20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1992
4

19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1991
4

18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1990
🥈

Cairo African Championships

3000 Metres

1990
🥈

Cairo African Championships

3000 Metres

1990
F

17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Luchia Yishak's 10 000 m personal best?

Luchia Yishak's 10 000 m personal best is 31:56.42, set on Aug 27, 1991 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN), #663 on the all-time list.

Which events does Luchia Yishak compete in?

Luchia Yishak competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Luchia Yishak perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 15:22.53, set on Jul 6, 1996 in Hechtel (BEL). Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Jul 26, 1996, 16:04.29.