Shimelis Niguse

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Dec 16, 2004 (21 years old)
Events
5 Kilometres Road

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.

Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road13:33
2026 season best13:08.78Aug 20, 2026 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
2026 season best
Last competitionBrose Night Run PrievidzaSep 12, 2026 · 27:50
Brose Night Run Prievidza

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mLucca 2024Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list8:01.741,046 pts––
5000mBruxelles 2026Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:33.801,089 pts–#41
10000mMoskva 2026Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list28:16.571,107 pts–#142
3000mStNdola 2023Ethiopia 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:02.29985 pts––
5KilometreTokyo 202513:33––
2000MetresAssela 20215:51.6h––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:08.78–Aug 20, 2026Athletissima Lausanne
202610Kilometr 27:43–Feb 22, 202610K Facsa Castellón, Castellón
202610000m 28:16.57–Jun 5, 2026Znamensky Memorial, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
20255Kilometre 13:33–May 3, 2025Tokyo : Speed : Race
20243000m 8:01.74–May 19, 20243rd Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca
20245Kilometre 13:45–Apr 27, 2024adizero Road to Records
20233000mSt 9:02.29–May 2, 2023African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
20212000Metres 5:51.6h–Mar 7, 2021Assela (ETH)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Shimelis Niguse competes in the 5 Kilometres Road.

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.