Yimenashu Taye

Yimenashu Taye

EthiopiaEthiopia
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Yimenashu Taye is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:10.51 in the 1500m, 4:39.10 in the Mile, 8:39.06 in the 3000m, 15:08.82 in the 5000m and 1:14:18 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m8:39.06
#235 all-time
2010 season best35:39Jul 4, 2010 · Manchester
2010 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:08.82
#530 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 8:39.06 (#235 all-time), 5000 m 15:08.82 (#530 all-time), 2010 season best 35:39 (Jul 4, 2010, Manchester (GBR))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mRieti 2000Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:10.511,123 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20004:39.101,083 pts–
3000mZürich 2000Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list8:39.061,177 pts#235
5000mHechtel 2000Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:08.821,146 pts#530
SemiSan José 2006Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:14:181,043 pts–
5KilometreCA 200015:26–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201010Kilometr 35:39–Jul 4, 2010Manchester (GBR)
2010Semi 1:17:48–Oct 10, 2010London (GBR)
2009Semi 1:22:28–Sep 5, 2009Knarvik (NOR)
20073000m Indoor9:09.96–Jan 27, 2007Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track Indoor9:09.96–Jan 27, 2007Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track 9:09.96–Jan 27, 2007–
20075Kilometre 15:58–Apr 1, 2007Carlsbad, CA (USA)
20075000m 16:34.90–Jun 2, 2007Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA)
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FAQ

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Yimenashu Taye's 3000 m personal best is 8:39.06, set on Aug 11, 2000 in Zürich (SUI), #235 on the all-time list.

Yimenashu Taye competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2010 season best: 35:39, set on Jul 4, 2010 in Manchester (GBR).