Yetwale Kende

Yetwale Kende

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jan 10, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
3000 m · 20 Kilometres Road

Yetwale Kende is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 10, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:53.11 in the 3000m, 13:58.18 in the 5000m, 28:42.29 in the 10000m, 1:03:11 in the Semi and 28:45 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m7:53.11
2016 season best27:58.22Jun 29, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · 20 Kilometres Road59:20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:53.11, 20 Kilometres Road 59:20, 2016 season best 27:58.22 (Jun 29, 2016) · 35 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mBelém 2010Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list7:53.111,097 pts–
5000mRio de Janeiro 2010Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:58.181,006 pts–
10000mAddis Abeba 2011Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list28:42.291,068 pts–
SemiReims 2010Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:03:111,062 pts–
10KilometrLangueux 201328:45–
20KilometrParis 201059:20–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201610000m 27:58.22–Jun 29, 2016–
2015Semi 1:04:57–Oct 18, 2015–
2014Semi 1:03:16–Apr 13, 2014–
201310Kilometr 28:45–Jun 22, 2013–
2013Semi 1:04:53–May 25, 2013–
20115000m 13:29.73–May 25, 2011–
201110000m 28:42.29–May 4, 2011–
20103000m 7:53.11–May 19, 2010–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yetwale Kende's 3000 m personal best is 7:53.11, set on May 19, 2010 in Belém (BRA).

Yetwale Kende competes in the 3000 m and 20 Kilometres Road.

2016 season best: 27:58.22, set on Jun 29, 2016.