Yenew Alamirew
- Born
- May 27, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ethiopia, Ethiopia
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Yenew Alamirew Getahun (born 27 May 1990) is an Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner. He represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics as well as two indoor and one outdoor World Championships.
Yenew was the 2013 Diamond League winner for the 5000 metres. His two younger brothers Yibel and Engida are also runners.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:27.80
2024 season best1:06:08Apr 28, 2024 · Istanbul
Personal best · 5000 m12:48.77
Last competitionTürkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half MarathonApr 28, 2024 · 1:06:08
As of Nov 4, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:27.80, 5000 m 12:48.77 (#30 all-time), 2024 season best 1:06:08 (Apr 28, 2024, Istanbul (TUR)) · Last competition: Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, Apr 28, 2024, 1:06:08 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Semi | 1:06:08 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:23:17 | – | Nov 5, 2023 | TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:22:13 | – | Nov 6, 2022 | N Kolay Istanbul Marathon |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 36:07 | – | May 19, 2019 | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:08:56 | – | Jan 26, 2018 | Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:39.57 | – | Jul 1, 2017 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:06.81 | – | Jul 6, 2017 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | 10000m | 27:19.86 | – | Jun 11, 2017 | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |