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Wodajo Bulti

Wodajo Bulti

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Birth dateMar 11, 1957
BirthplaceEthiopia, Ethiopia
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Wodajo Bulti (born 11 March 1957) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 metres, 10000 metres and cross-country running. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
5000 m
13:07.29
#312 all-time
10 000 m
27:29.41
#354 all-time
1991 season best
2:13:15
Feb 10, 1991 · Sevilla (ESP)
1991 season best
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 5000 m 13:07.29 (#312 all-time), 10 000 m 27:29.41 (#354 all-time), 1991 season best 2:13:15 (Feb 10, 1991, Sevilla (ESP)) · 69 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
Marathon
2:13:15-Feb 10, 1991
↓
Sevilla (ESP)
1990
Marathon
2:13:01-May 13, 1990
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Amsterdam (NED)
1989
10000m
28:40.48-Jul 3, 1989
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1989
Marathon
2:10:32-Apr 23, 1989
↓
London Marathon
1988
5000m
13:33.68-Jun 12, 1988
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1988
10000m
27:56.35-Jun 11, 1988
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1988
Marathon
2:08:44-Apr 17, 1988
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1987
3000m
7:45.90-Jul 11, 1987
↓
Formia (ITA)
1987
5000m
13:24.64-Jul 9, 1987
↓
Caorle (ITA)
1987
10000m
27:29.41-Jul 2, 1987
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1987
CrossCount
37:33-Mar 22, 1987
↓
15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
CrossCount
36:34.9-Mar 23, 1986
↓
14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1985
5000m
13:31.02-Sep 28, 1985
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1985
10000m
28:22.43-Aug 15, 1985
↓
Cairo (EGY)
1985
CrossCount
33:38-Mar 24, 1985
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13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1984
5000m
13:10.08-Jun 13, 1984
↓
Firenze (ITA)
1984
10000m
27:58.24-May 26, 1984
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Bratislava (TCH)
1984
CrossCount
34:35-Mar 25, 1984
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12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983
3000m
7:40.64-Aug 26, 1983
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1983
5000m
13:22.32-Sep 4, 1983
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Rieti (ITA)
1983
CrossCount
37:35-Mar 20, 1983
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11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1982
1500m
3:40.08-Jun 30, 1982-Budapest (HUN)
1982
5000m
13:07.29-Sep 16, 1982
↓
Rieti (ITA)
1982
CrossCount
34:28.5-Mar 21, 1982
↓
10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:15-Feb 10Sevilla

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:01-May 13Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:40.48-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
Marathon
2:10:32-Apr 23London Marathon

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:43-Nov 6New York Marathon
5000m
13:33.68-Jun 12Leningrad Znamenskiy Memorial, Leningrad
10000m
27:56.35-Jun 11Leningrad Znamenskiy Memorial, Leningrad
Marathon
2:08:44-Apr 17Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1987

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:17.09-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
5000m
DNS-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000m
7:45.90-Jul 11Formia
3000m
7:45.90-Jul 10London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
5000m
13:24.64-Jul 9Caorle
10000m
27:29.41-Jul 2Helsinki
5000m
13:27.48-Jun 20Athina
10000m
27:55.77-Jun 17Firenze
5000m
13:35.45-Jun 13Bratislava
10000m
28:08.51-Jun 12Bratislava
CrossCount
37:33-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:34.9-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:07.17-Oct 5Canberra IAAF World Cup
10000m
29:22.96-Oct 4Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra
5000m
13:31.02-Sep 28Sydney
10000m
28:22.43-Aug 15Cairo African Championships, Cairo
CrossCount
33:38-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:29.08-Aug 18Friendship Games, Moskva
10000m
27:58.97-Aug 17Friendship Games, Moskva
5000m
13:10.08-Jun 13Firenze
10000m
27:58.24-May 26Bratislava
5000m
13:28.46-May 25Bratislava
CrossCount
34:35-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1983

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:22.32-Sep 4Rieti
3000m
7:48.21-Sep 1Roma Golden Gala, Roma
3000m
7:40.64-Aug 26Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
13:34.03-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m
13:33.03-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m
13:43.53-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m
13:34.03-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m
13:33.03-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m
13:43.53-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
CrossCount
37:35-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:07.29-Sep 16Rieti
1500m
3:40.08-Jun 30Budapest
CrossCount
34:28.5-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

8

London Marathon

Marathon

1989
🥇

Canberra IAAF World Cup

10,000 Metres

1985
🥉

Canberra IAAF World Cup

5000 Metres

1985
🥇

Cairo African Championships

10,000 Metres

1985
🥉

13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1985
🥇

Cairo African Championships

10,000 Metres

1985
7

IAAF World Championships

5000 Metres

1983
F

10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wodajo Bulti's 5000 m personal best?

Wodajo Bulti's 5000 m personal best is 13:07.29, set on Sep 16, 1982 in Rieti (ITA), #312 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wodajo Bulti compete in?

Wodajo Bulti competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Wodajo Bulti perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 2:13:15, set on Feb 10, 1991 in Sevilla (ESP).