Yacob Jarso
- Born
- Feb 5, 1988 (38 years old)
- Birthplace
- Arsi Zone, Ethiopia
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · Marathon
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 50 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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:12.13
2015 season best2:09:38Mar 15, 2015 · Seoul
Personal best · Marathon2:06:17
As of Oct 28, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:09:38 | – | Mar 15, 2015 | 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) |