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Netsanet Achamo

Netsanet Achamo

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Birth dateDec 14, 1987
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Netsanet Achamo (born December 14, 1987) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. She finished in 4th at the 2006 African Championships in Athletics in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Achamo competed at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in the 3000 metres steeplechase, but did not make it out of the heats. She captured bronze at the 2007 All-Africa Games in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Achamo won the 2011 Olomouc Half Marathon, 2012 Mumbai Marathon, and the 2012 Hamburg Marathon.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:28.03
#173 all-time
Marathon
2:24:12
#402 all-time
2016 season best
2:32:50
May 8, 2016 · Dongying (CHN)
2016 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:28.03 (#173 all-time), Marathon 2:24:12 (#402 all-time), 2016 season best 2:32:50 (May 8, 2016, Dongying (CHN)) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Marathon
2:32:50-May 8, 2016
↓
Dongying (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:27:14-Oct 25, 2015
↓
Rennes (FRA)
2014
Marathon
2:36:53-Sep 21, 2014
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2013
3000mSt
10:19.00-Jun 29, 2013
↓
Ethiopian Championships
2013
Marathon
2:27:44-May 26, 2013
↓
Ottawa (CAN)
2012
5Kilometre
16:18-May 27, 2012
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2012
Semi
1:09:10-Mar 4, 2012
↑
Paris (FRA)
2012
Marathon
2:24:12-Apr 29, 2012
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2011
3000mSt
9:54.75-May 4, 2011
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2011
5Kilometre
16:11-May 29, 2011
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2011
Semi
1:10:41-Jun 18, 2011
↑
Olomouc (CZE)
2011
Marathon
2:28:28-Mar 20, 2011
↓
Roma (ITA)
2009
3000mSt
9:34.31-Jul 25, 2009
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
2009
5000m
15:29.03-Jul 31, 2009-Stockholm (SWE)
2009
10Kilometr
34:03-Nov 22, 2009-Addis Abeba (ETH)
2008
1500m
4:18.93-Jun 22, 2008-Velletri (ITA)
2008
3000m
9:16.35-Jun 26, 2008
↑
Velenje (SLO)
2008
3000mSt
9:35.81-Jul 13, 2008
↓
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
2007
2000Metres
6:32.69-Apr 14, 2007-Benidorm (ESP)
2007
3000m
9:22.43-Apr 11, 2007
↑
Alfas del Pi (ESP)
2007
3000mSt
9:28.03-Jun 2, 2007
↓
Neerpelt (BEL)
2006
3000mSt
10:01.23-Jun 24, 2006
↓
Barakaldo (ESP)

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:50-May 8Dongying Yellow River Marathon, Dongying
Marathon
2:39:28-Jan 17Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:14-Oct 25Rennes Marathon, Rennes

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:53-Sep 21Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:19.00-Jun 29Ethiopian Championships
Marathon
2:27:44-May 26Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:18-May 27Lisboa Corrida de Mulher, Lisboa
Marathon
2:24:12-Apr 29Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Semi
1:09:10-Mar 4Paris Half Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:26:12-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:51-Oct 16Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Semi
1:10:41-Jun 18Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
5Kilometre
16:11-May 29Lisboa Corrida de Mulher, Lisboa
3000mSt
9:54.75-May 4Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
9:54.8-May 4-
Marathon
2:28:28-Mar 20Roma Marathon, Roma

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:03-Nov 22Addis Abeba 10km, Addis Abeba
5000m
15:29.03-Jul 31Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
9:34.31-Jul 25London Aviva Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
3000mSt
9:43.92-Jun 21Tunis Meeting International d'Athletisme, Tunis
3000mSt
9:40.83-Jun 10Bydgoszcz Enea Cup 2009, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
3000mSt
9:53.66-Jun 1Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
3000mSt
10:05.80-May 2Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
10:22.85-Jan 11Addis Abeba Ethiopian Short and Middle Distance Club Championships, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
10:22.9-Jan 11-

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:35.81-Jul 13Athina Grand Prix Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina
3000m
9:16.35-Jun 26Velenje International Meeting, Velenje
1500m
4:18.93-Jun 22Velletri Meeting Internazionale, Velletri
3000mSt
9:42.41-Jun 15Sotteville-les-Rouen Meeting Lagardere Athle Tour, Sotteville-lès-Rouen

2007

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:12.59-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
9:51.63-Jul 20Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
3000mSt
9:46.46-Jun 8Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
3000mSt
9:28.03-Jun 2Neerpelt Nacht van de Euregio, Neerpelt
3000mSt
9:42.42-May 11Doha Qatar Athletics Super Grand Prix, Doha
3000mSt
10:12.0HT-May 4Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
10:11.97-May 4-
2000Metres
6:32.69-Apr 14Benidorm Meeting Internacional, Benidorm
3000m
9:22.43-Apr 11Alfas del Pi Meeting Internacional, Alfas del Pi

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:17.89-Aug 11Bambous African Championships, Bambous
3000mSt
10:10.11-Jul 1Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
3000mSt
10:12.01-Jun 28Cáceres International Meeting, Cáceres
3000mSt
10:01.23-Jun 24Barakaldo Trofeo Internacional Atletismo, Barakaldo
3000mSt
10:30.17-May 29Addis Abeba Pan African Athletics Meeting, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
10:30.68-May 7Ethiopian Championships

Honours

🥇

Ethiopian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2011
🥉

Algiers All-African Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
4

Bambous African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
4

Bambous African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Netsanet Achamo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Netsanet Achamo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:28.03, set on Jun 2, 2007 in Neerpelt (BEL), #173 on the all-time list.

Which events does Netsanet Achamo compete in?

Netsanet Achamo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

How did Netsanet Achamo perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 2:32:50, set on May 8, 2016 in Dongying (CHN).