
Yihun Fantahun
- 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5KilometreHasbergen 202614:05–#296
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 14:05 | – | May 29, 2026 | Night of Hasbergen |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:52 | – | Aug 1, 2026 | adidas Runners City Night |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:04:01 | – | May 10, 2026 | Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:16.26 | – | Jan 26, 2025 | Hessische Hallenmeisterschaften M/F/U18, Sportzentrum Kalbach, Frankfurt (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:16.26 | – | Jan 26, 2025 | Hessische Hallenmeisterschaften M/F/U18, Sportzentrum Kalbach, Frankfurt (i) |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:07 | – | May 30, 2025 | Nacht von Hasbergen |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 27:42 | – | Nov 15, 2025 | Sparkassen Cross Pforzheim, Pforzheim - XC 1.6km |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:03:57 | – | May 4, 2025 | Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz |