Yobiel Weldrufael

Birth dateAug 24, 2005

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Yobiel Weldrufael is a Eritrea middle-distance runner, born on August 24, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 3:39.09 in the 1500m, 8:39.59 in the 3000m, 3:39.09 in the 1500m-short-track and 3:57.94 in the MileRoad. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Eritrea.

Key facts

1500 Metres Short Track

3:39.09

Mile Road

3:57.94

2024 season best

3:39.09

Feb 13, 2024 · Atletska dvorana, Beograd (SRB) (i)

2024 season best

Last competition

45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

Mar 30, 2024 · 24:41

45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

Record

National record · 1500 Metres Short Track 3:39.09

National record

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:39.09, Mile Road 3:57.94, 2024 season best 3:39.09 (Feb 13, 2024, Atletska dvorana, Beograd (SRB) (i)) · Last competition: 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd, Mar 30, 2024, 24:41 · National record (1500 Metres Short Track) · 21 years old

Personal bests

3:39.09

8:39.59

3:39.09

3:57.94

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2024	1500m-short-track	3:39.09	-	Feb 13, 2024	-	Belgrade Indoor Meeting, Atletska dvorana, Beograd (i)
2024	1500m	3:41.10	-	Mar 21, 2024	↑	African Games
2024	CrossCount	24:41	-	Mar 30, 2024	-	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2023	1500m	3:41.42	-	Apr 30, 2023	↑	African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
2023	MileRoad	3:57.94	-	Oct 1, 2023	-	World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
2022	1500m	3:54.2h	-	Apr 2, 2022	↑	Eritrean Championships
2022	3000m	8:52.5h	-	Apr 29, 2022	↓	Central Stadium, Asmara (ERI)
2021	3000m	8:39.59	-	Jun 12, 2021	↓	Keren (ERI)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	24:41	-	Mar 30	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
1500m	3:41.10	-	Mar 21	African Games
1500m	DNF	-	Mar 18	African Games
1500m	3:41.10	-	Mar 18	African Games
1500m-short-track	3:39.09	-	Feb 13	Belgrade Indoor Meeting, Atletska dvorana, Beograd (i)
1500m-short-track	3:48.93	-	Feb 3	IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	3:57.94	-	Oct 1	World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
1500m	3:45.95	-	Jul 15	Night of Athletics
1500m	3:41.42	-	Apr 30	African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
1500m	3:41.42	-	Apr 29	African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:52.5HT	-	Apr 29	Eritrean U20 Championships, Central Stadium, Asmara
1500m	3:54.2HT	-	Apr 2	Eritrean Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:39.59	-	Jun 12	Eritrean U18 Championships, Keren

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yobiel Weldrufael's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Yobiel Weldrufael's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:39.09, set on Feb 13, 2024 in Atletska dvorana, Beograd (SRB) (i).

Which events does Yobiel Weldrufael compete in?

Yobiel Weldrufael competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and Mile Road.

How did Yobiel Weldrufael perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 3:39.09, set on Feb 13, 2024 in Atletska dvorana, Beograd (SRB) (i). Last competition: 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd on Mar 30, 2024, 24:41.

Yobiel Weldrufael

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2024

2023

2022

2021

Honours

Frequently asked questions