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Tegegne Bezabeh

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Tegegne Bezabeh

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Birth dateSep 9, 1941
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Tegegne Bezabeh is a Ethiopia sprinter, born on September 9, 1941. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 22.0h in the 200m, 45.42 in the 400m and 3:08.6h in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
400 m
45.42
#850 all-time
1973 season best
46.80
Jan 13, 1973 · Lagos (NGR)
1973 season best
Record
National record · 400 m 45.42
National record
Age
85 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m 45.42 (#850 all-time), 1973 season best 46.80 (Jan 13, 1973, Lagos (NGR)) · National record (400 m) · 85 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
400m
46.80-Jan 13, 1973
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Lagos (NGR)
1972
400m
45.88-Sep 3, 1972
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Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x400m
3:08.6h-Sep 9, 1972--
1968
400m
45.42-Oct 18, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
400m
47.8h-Jul 5, 1967
↓
-
1964
200m
22.0h+0.0Oct 16, 1964--
1964
400m
46.7h-Oct 17, 1964
↓
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1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.80-Jan 13Lagos All-Africa Games, Lagos

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:08.6HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
45.97-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
45.98-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
45.88-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1968

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.42-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400m
45.60-Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400m
46.02-Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
400m
45.60-Oct 16The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.8HT-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1964

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.1HT-Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
46.7HT-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
400m
47.2HT-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
200m
22.0HT+0.0Oct 16The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

6

The XIX Olympic Games

400 Metres

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tegegne Bezabeh's 400 m personal best?

Tegegne Bezabeh's 400 m personal best is 45.42, set on Oct 18, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #850 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tegegne Bezabeh compete in?

Tegegne Bezabeh competes in the 400 m.

How did Tegegne Bezabeh perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 46.80, set on Jan 13, 1973 in Lagos (NGR).