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Yacob Jarso

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Yacob Jarso

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Birth dateFeb 5, 1988
BirthplaceArsi Zone, Ethiopia
Height1.60 m
Weight50 kg

Yacob Jarso is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on February 5, 1988 in Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. Standing 1.60 m and weighing 50 kg, He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.54 in the 1500m, 13:19.20 in the 5000m, 27:30.08 in the 10000m, 1:00:07 in the Semi and 2:06:17 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:12.13
#145 all-time
Marathon
2:06:17
#280 all-time
2015 season best
2:09:38
Mar 15, 2015 · Seoul (KOR)
2015 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:12.13 (#145 all-time), Marathon 2:06:17 (#280 all-time), 2015 season best 2:09:38 (Mar 15, 2015, Seoul (KOR)) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:09:38-Mar 15, 2015
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Seoul (KOR)
2014
Semi
1:09:03-Feb 9, 2014
↓
Coamo (PUR)
2014
Marathon
2:06:17-Mar 16, 2014
↑
Seoul (KOR)
2013
Semi
1:00:39-Apr 21, 2013
↓
Yangzhou (CHN)
2012
10Kilometr
29:53-Apr 9, 2012
↓
Dongio (SUI)
2012
Semi
1:01:07-Mar 25, 2012
↓
Milano (ITA)
2012
Marathon
2:11:13-Feb 5, 2012
↑
Oita (JPN)
2011
10Kilometr
29:00-Feb 27, 2011
↓
San Juan (PUR)
2011
Semi
1:02:42-Mar 20, 2011
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2010
10000m
28:20.66-Jul 28, 2010
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2010
10Kilometr
28:28-May 30, 2010
↓
Arezzo (ITA)
2010
15Kilometr
43:09-May 1, 2010-Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2010
Semi
1:00:07-Nov 21, 2010
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2009
1500m
3:38.54-May 9, 2009-Osaka (JPN)
2009
3000mSt
8:12.13-Aug 18, 2009
↑
IAAF World Championships
2009
5000m
13:19.20-May 17, 2009
↑
Tendo (JPN)
2009
10000m
27:30.08-Sep 25, 2009
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2008
3000mSt
8:13.47-Aug 18, 2008
↑
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2008
5000m
13:21.30-May 31, 2008
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2008
10000m
27:32.52-Nov 23, 2008
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2007
3000mSt
8:29.99-Aug 9, 2007
↑
Ouagadougou (BUR)
2006
3000mSt
8:54.22-May 29, 2006
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:38-Mar 15Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:31-Sep 20Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:06:17-Mar 16Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:09:03-Feb 9Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:39-Apr 21Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:40-Nov 25Firenze Marathon, Firenze
Semi
1:04:30-Sep 30Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa
10Kilometr
29:53-Apr 9Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio
Semi
1:01:07-Mar 25Milano Stramilano, Milano
Marathon
2:11:13-Feb 5Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Oita

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:42-Mar 20Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
10Kilometr
29:00-Feb 27San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:07-Nov 21New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
10000m
28:20.66-Jul 28Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
15Kilometr
43:15-Jun 20Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
10Kilometr
28:28-May 30Arezzo Scalata al Castello, Arezzo
15Kilometr
43:44-May 15Massamagrell 15 km, Massamagrell
15Kilometr
43:09-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay

2009

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:09.24-Dec 5-
10000m
27:30.08-Sep 25Okayama
3000mSt
8:12.13-Aug 18IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:20.91-Aug 16IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:20.91-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:12.13-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
3000mSt
8:17.12-Jul 20Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
10000m
28:04.20-Jun 28Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
5000m
13:21.79-Jun 1Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
13:19.20-May 17Tendo
1500m
3:38.54-May 9Osaka GP 2009, Osaka
10000m
27:38.67-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
13:28.21-Apr 4Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2008

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:32.52-Nov 23Yokohama
10000m
27:48.85-Sep 27Yokohama
3000mSt
8:13.47-Aug 18The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:16.88-Aug 16The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:16.88-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:13.47-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m
13:21.30-May 31Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
3000mSt
8:19.23-Apr 27Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.99-Aug 9Ouagadougou African Junior Championships, Ouagadougou
3000mSt
8:30.61-May 27Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:54.22-May 29Addis Abeba Pan African Athletics Meeting, Addis Abeba
3000mSt
8:59.3HT-Apr 16Addis Abeba Ethiopian Club Championships, Addis Abeba

Honours

5

Nairobi African Championships

10,000 Metres

2010
5

Nairobi African Championships

10,000 Metres

2010
5

IAAF World Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
4

The XXIX Olympic Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2008
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Ouagadougou African Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yacob Jarso's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Yacob Jarso's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:12.13, set on Aug 18, 2009 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER), #145 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yacob Jarso compete in?

Yacob Jarso competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

How did Yacob Jarso perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:09:38, set on Mar 15, 2015 in Seoul (KOR).