Obsie Birru

Obsie Birru

Born
May 27, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Obsie Birru is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 27, 1990. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 2:16.46 in the 800m, 2:16.46 in the 800m, 4:32.97 in the 1500m, 4:53.38 in the Mile and 4:53.38 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:30:25
2026 season best37:44Mar 8, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:16:13
Last competitionUSATF 25 km ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 1:36:24

As of Nov 12, 2026: Marathon 2:30:25, Half Marathon 1:16:13, 2026 season best 37:44 (Mar 8, 2026) · Last competition: USATF 25 km Championships, May 9, 2026, 1:36:24 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorIA 20112:16.46446 pts––
1500mTX 2013United States 1500 m all-time list4:32.97510 pts––
Mile2011United States Mile all-time list4:53.38519 pts––
MileIndoorIA 20114:53.38546 pts––
3000m2009United States 3000 m all-time list10:12.12423 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 37:44–Mar 8, 2026Road Runner Sports Pancake Run
2026Semi 1:17:48–Feb 14, 2026Mesa Marathon - Half Marathon
202625Kilometr 1:36:24–May 9, 2026USATF 25 km Championships
2025Marathon 2:38:13–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
202325Kilometr 1:34:14–May 13, 2023USA 25Km Road Running Championships
2023Marathon 2:39:54–Dec 3, 2023California International Marathon
2022CrossCount 39:12–Jan 8, 2022USA Cross Country Championships, San Diego, CA - XC 10.0km
2022Semi 1:15:38–Feb 12, 2022–
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Obsie Birru's Marathon personal best is 2:30:25, set on Dec 8, 2019 in Sacramento, CA (USA).

Obsie Birru competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 37:44, set on Mar 8, 2026. Last competition: USATF 25 km Championships on May 9, 2026, 1:36:24.