Tolossa Kotu
- Born
- Dec 25, 1952 (73 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Tolossa Kotu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on December 25, 1952. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:07.8h in the 3000m, 13:23.95 in the 5000m and 27:46.47 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:46.47
1981 season best28:03.25Jun 19, 1981 · Praha
Personal best · 5000 m13:23.95
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:46.47 (#724 all-time), 5000 m 13:23.95, 1981 season best 28:03.25 (Jun 19, 1981, Praha (TCH)) · 73 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5000m | 13:23.95 | – | Jun 7, 1981 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1981 | 10000m | 28:03.25 | – | Jun 19, 1981 | Praha (TCH) |
| 1981 | CrossCount | 36:30 | – | Mar 28, 1981 | 9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1980 | 10000m | 27:46.47 | – | Jul 27, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:36.3h | – | Jul 27, 1979 | Moskva (URS) |
| 1973 | 3000m | 8:07.8h | – | Sep 16, 1973 | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1973 | 5000m | 13:35.2h | – | Jul 5, 1973 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1973 | 10000m | 28:46.56 | – | Jul 2, 1973 | Stockholm (SWE) |