Yihun Fantahun

Yihun Fantahun

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Jan 23, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
Marathon · 1500 Metres Short Track

Yihun Fantahun is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 23, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.64 in the 1500m, 8:12.89 in the 3000m, 14:07.6h in the 5000m, 1:03:57 in the Semi and 2:11:27 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:11:27
2026 season best14:05May 29, 2026 · Hasbergen
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:45.81
Last competitionadidas Runners City NightAug 1, 2026 · 28:52

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:11:27, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:45.81, 2026 season best 14:05 (May 29, 2026, Hasbergen (GER)) · Last competition: adidas Runners City Night, Aug 1, 2026, 28:52 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mAbidjan 2019Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list3:43.641,059 pts––
3000mPfungstadt 2023Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list8:12.89982 pts––
5000mAssela 2022Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list14:07.6h975 pts––
SemiMainz 2025Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:03:571,033 pts––
MarathonFrankfurt 2025Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:11:271,104 pts––
5KilometreHasbergen 202614:05–#296

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 14:05–May 29, 2026Night of Hasbergen
202610Kilometr 28:52–Aug 1, 2026adidas Runners City Night
2026Semi 1:04:01–May 10, 2026Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:16.26–Jan 26, 2025Hessische Hallenmeisterschaften M/F/U18, Sportzentrum Kalbach, Frankfurt (i)
20253000m Indoor8:16.26–Jan 26, 2025Hessische Hallenmeisterschaften M/F/U18, Sportzentrum Kalbach, Frankfurt (i)
20255Kilometre 14:07–May 30, 2025Nacht von Hasbergen
2025CrossCount 27:42–Nov 15, 2025Sparkassen Cross Pforzheim, Pforzheim - XC 1.6km
2025Semi 1:03:57–May 4, 2025Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yihun Fantahun's Marathon personal best is 2:11:27, set on Oct 26, 2025 in Frankfurt (GER).

Yihun Fantahun competes in the Marathon and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:05, set on May 29, 2026 in Hasbergen (GER). Last competition: adidas Runners City Night on Aug 1, 2026, 28:52.