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Tsehainesh Tsale

Tsehainesh Tsale

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateJan 29, 1993
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Tsehainesh Tsale is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1993. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:23.43 in the 1500m, 9:37.98 in the 3000m, 16:06.70 in the 5000m, 1:18:48 in the Semi and 2:50:54 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:56.87
#740 all-time
15 Kilometres Road
49:59
2020 season best
1:18:48
Feb 2, 2020 · Bangkok (THA)
2020 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:56.87 (#740 all-time), 15 Kilometres Road 49:59, 2020 season best 1:18:48 (Feb 2, 2020, Bangkok (THA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:23.43
9:37.98
16:06.70
1:18:48
2:50:54
9:56.87
#740 all-time
2000Metres
6:35.28
15Kilometr
49:59
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
Semi
1:18:48-Feb 2, 2020-Bangkok (THA)
2018
Marathon
2:50:54-Feb 10, 2018-Lagos Marathon, Lagos
2013
1500m
4:23.43-Jun 28, 2013-Baku (AZE)
2013
3000m
9:37.98-May 16, 2013-Baku (AZE)
2013
5000m
16:06.70-Jul 14, 2013-Tampere European U23 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
2013
15Kilometr
49:59-Nov 17, 2013-Istanbul (TUR)
2012
3000mSt
10:26.9-Jun 3, 2012
↓
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2011
3000mSt
9:56.87-Jun 10, 2011
↓
Torino (ITA)
2010
2000Metres
6:35.28-May 11, 2010-Khartoum (SUD)
2010
3000mSt
10:12.9h-May 1, 2010
↓
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2009
3000mSt
10:09.00-Aug 2, 2009
↓
Bambous (MRI)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:18:48-Feb 2Amazing Thailand Half Marathon, Bangkok

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:50:54-Feb 10Lagos Marathon, Lagos

2013

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
49:59-Nov 17Istanbul 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
16:06.70-Jul 14Tampere European U23 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
5000m
16:06.70-Jul 12Tampere European U23 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
1500m
4:23.43-Jun 28Azerbaijan Championships, Baku
5000m
DQ-Jun 23European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Štadión SNP, Banská Bystrica
3000m
DQ-Jun 23European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Štadión SNP, Banská Bystrica
1500m
4:24.89-Jun 7Baku
3000m
9:37.98-May 16Baku

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:57.53-Jun 13Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt
9:56.87-Jun 10Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
3000mSt
10:21.98-May 4Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
6:37.81-Aug 23Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
2000Metres
6:46.08-Aug 18Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000mSt
6:46.08-Aug 17Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000mSt
6:37.81-Aug 17Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
2000Metres
6:35.28-May 11Khartoum Eastern Africa U18 Championships, Khartoum
3000mSt
10:12.9HT-May 1Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:09.00-Aug 2Bambous African Junior Championships, Bambous
3000mSt
10:14.59-May 2Ethiopian Championships, Addis Ababa
3000mSt
10:39.73-Jan 11Addis Abeba Ethiopian Short and Middle Distance Club Championships, Addis Ababa

Honours

🥇

Azerbaijan Championships

1500 Metres

2013
🥉

Tampere European U23 Championships

5000 Metres

2013
🥈

Singapore Youth Olympic Games

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
🥈

Singapore Youth Olympic Games

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
🥉

Bambous African Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tsehainesh Tsale's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Tsehainesh Tsale's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:56.87, set on Jun 10, 2011 in Torino (ITA), #740 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tsehainesh Tsale compete in?

Tsehainesh Tsale competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 15 Kilometres Road.

How did Tsehainesh Tsale perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1:18:48, set on Feb 2, 2020 in Bangkok (THA).

How many medals has Tsehainesh Tsale won?

Tsehainesh Tsale has won 1 Olympic Games medal.