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Shimelis Niguse

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Birth dateDec 16, 2004
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Shimelis Niguse is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on December 16, 2004. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:01.74 in the 3000m, 13:33.80 in the 5000m, 28:16.57 in the 10000m, 9:02.29 in the 3000mSt and 13:33 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
5 Kilometres Road
13:33
2026 season best
13:08.78
Aug 20, 2026 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
2026 season best
Last competition
Brose Night Run Prievidza
Sep 12, 2026 · 27:50
Brose Night Run Prievidza
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 5 Kilometres Road 13:33, 2026 season best 13:08.78 (Aug 20, 2026, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: Brose Night Run Prievidza, Sep 12, 2026, 27:50 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
13:08.78-Aug 20, 2026-Athletissima Lausanne
2026
10Kilometr
27:43-Feb 22, 2026-10K Facsa Castellón, Castellón
2026
10000m
28:16.57-Jun 5, 2026-Znamensky Memorial, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2025
5Kilometre
13:33-May 3, 2025
↑
Tokyo : Speed : Race
2024
3000m
8:01.74-May 19, 2024-3rd Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca
2024
5Kilometre
13:45-Apr 27, 2024
↑
adizero Road to Records
2023
3000mSt
9:02.29-May 2, 2023-African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
2021
2000Metres
5:51.6h-Mar 7, 2021-Assela (ETH)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:50-Sep 12Brose Night Run Prievidza
5000m
13:08.78-Aug 20Athletissima Lausanne
10000m
28:16.57-Jun 5Znamensky Memorial, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
5000m
13:33.80-May 23IFAM Outdoor
10Kilometr
27:43-Feb 2210K Facsa Castellón, Castellón

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:33-May 3Tokyo : Speed : Race

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:01.74-May 193rd Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca
5Kilometre
13:45-Apr 27adizero Road to Records

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:02.29-May 2African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
3000mSt
9:02.29-Apr 30African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:51.6HT-Mar 7Ethiopian U18/U16 Championships, Assela

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shimelis Niguse's 5 Kilometres Road personal best?

Shimelis Niguse's 5 Kilometres Road personal best is 13:33, set on May 3, 2025 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN).

Which events does Shimelis Niguse compete in?

Shimelis Niguse competes in the 5 Kilometres Road.

How did Shimelis Niguse perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:08.78, set on Aug 20, 2026 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL). Last competition: Brose Night Run Prievidza on Sep 12, 2026, 27:50.