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Teddese Lemi

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Teddese Lemi

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Birth dateJan 20, 1999
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Teddese Lemi Urgesa (born 20 January 1999) is an Ethiopian track and field athlete who specializes in middle-distance running.

He competed at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, where he won a gold medal in mixed relay with the Ethiopian team.

He represented Ethiopia at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, competing in men's 1500 metres. He also competed in the 1500 metres at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:33.59
800 m
1:44.65
#325 all-time
2024 season best
3:38.68
Feb 6, 2024 · Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)
2024 season best
Last competition
Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
Jul 7, 2024 · 7:42.42
Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:33.59, 800 m 1:44.65 (#325 all-time), 2024 season best 3:38.68 (Feb 6, 2024, Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i)) · Last competition: Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline, Jul 7, 2024, 7:42.42 · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.65
#325 all-time
3:31.90
#165 all-time
7:42.42
13:26.58
3:33.59
3:59.40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
1500m
3:33.84-Jun 14, 2024
↑
Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
2024
1500m-short-track
3:38.68-Feb 6, 2024
↓
ORLEN Copernicus Cup
2024
3000m
7:42.42-Jul 7, 2024-Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
2023
1500m
3:32.24-Jun 15, 2023
↑
Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2023
1500m-short-track
3:37.42-Feb 15, 2023
↓
Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais
2023
MileRoad
3:59.40-Oct 1, 2023-World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
2023
5000m
13:26.58-May 13, 2023-Kip Keino Classic, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
2022
1500m
3:32.98-Jul 19, 2022
↑
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2022
1500m-short-track
3:33.59-Mar 20, 2022
↓
World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
2021
800m
1:44.65-Jun 20, 2021
↑
67° ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
2021
1500m
3:31.90-Jun 8, 2021
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2019
1500m
3:35.09-Jul 2, 2019
↑
Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
2019
CrossCount
25:49-Mar 30, 2019-43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2018
800m
1:46.00-Mar 30, 2018
↑
Djibouti International Meeting
2017
800m
1:46.54-Jun 11, 2017
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2016
800m
1:47.53-Jul 23, 2016
↑
IAAF World U20 Championships

2022

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:32.98-Jul 19World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:35.04-Jul 17World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:36.24-Jul 16World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:36.24-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:35.04-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:32.98-Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:39.54-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
1500m
3:46.55-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
1500m
3:46.55-Jun 11African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
1500m
3:37.06-May 14Ooredoo Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (i) - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:37.06-May 13Ooredoo Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (i) - Diamond Discipline
1500m-short-track
3:33.59-Mar 20World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
1500m-short-track
3:33.59-Mar 19World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
1500m-short-track
3:38.25-Mar 19World Athletics Indoor Championships, Štark Arena, Beograd (i)
1500m-short-track
3:42.04-Feb 14Meeting de l’Eure, Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (i)
1500m-short-track
3:37.29-Feb 12Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i)
1500m-short-track
3:35.84-Feb 8Míting Internacional de Catalunya, Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (i)

2021

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:34.81-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
1500m
3:36.26-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
1500m
3:34.81-Aug 5The XXXII Olympic Games
1500m
3:36.26-Aug 3The XXXII Olympic Games
800m
1:44.65-Jun 2067° ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
1500m
3:31.90-Jun 8Ethiopian Trials, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m
3:35.84-May 22Meeting Jaen Paraiso Interior, Polideportivo Municipal, Andújar
1500m
3:40.9HT-Jan 16Olympic candidate trial competition, Addis Ababa
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Honours

F

World Athletics Road Running Championships

Mile Road

2023
5

African Athletics Championships

1500 Metres

2022
5

African Athletics Championships

1500 Metres

2022
4

World Athletics Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

2022
8

World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022

1500 Metres

2022
🥇

43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Relay

2019
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

1500 Metres

2019
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

800 Metres

2017
🥈

Tlemcen African U20 Championships

800 Metres

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Teddese Lemi's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Teddese Lemi's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:33.59, set on Mar 20, 2022 in Štark Arena, Beograd (SRB) (i).

Which events does Teddese Lemi compete in?

Teddese Lemi competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

How did Teddese Lemi perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 3:38.68, set on Feb 6, 2024 in Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i). Last competition: Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline on Jul 7, 2024, 7:42.42.