Yodit Tesfaye

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandActive
Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m · 1500 m

Yodit Tesfaye is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:50.31 in the 1500m, 10:33.75 in the 3000m, 17:40.85 in the 5000m, 18:11 in the 5Kilometre and 6:52.02 in the 2000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Personal best · 5000 m17:40.85
2026 season best18:15.73May 30, 2026 · Stade Municipal, Ambilly
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:50.31
Last competitionChampionnats Genevois individuelsJun 6, 2026 · 4:51.44
Championnats Genevois individuels

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 17:40.85, 1500 m 4:50.31, 2026 season best 18:15.73 (May 30, 2026, Stade Municipal, Ambilly (FRA)) · Last competition: Championnats Genevois individuels, Jun 6, 2026, 4:51.44 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLangenthal 2022Switzerland 1500 m all-time list4:50.31835 pts––
3000mGenève 2021Switzerland 3000 m all-time list10:33.75814 pts––
5000mKarlsruhe 2023Switzerland 5000 m all-time list17:40.85872 pts––
5KilometreGenève 202618:11–#922
2000mGenève 20216:52.02773 pts––
10KilometrOberriet 202638:23––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:51.44–Jun 6, 2026Championnats Genevois individuels
20265Kilometre 18:11–May 9, 2026Generali Genève Half Marathon - 5km
20265000m 18:15.73–May 30, 2026Meeting d'Ambilly
2026CrossCount 34:01–Mar 8, 2026Swiss Cross Country Championships, Stadion Hard, Langenthal - XC 8.1km
202610Kilometr 38:23–Mar 22, 2026Rhylauf
2025CrossCount 12:43–Mar 9, 2025Swiss Cross Country Championships, Allmend, Lauterbrunnen - XC 3.0km
2024CrossCount 12:09–Mar 2, 2024Swiss Cross Country Championships, Moghegno - XC 3.0km
20231500m 4:53.78–Sep 10, 2023Swiss U23 Championships, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yodit Tesfaye's 5000 m personal best is 17:40.85, set on May 20, 2023 in Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER).

Yodit Tesfaye competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 18:15.73, set on May 30, 2026 in Stade Municipal, Ambilly (FRA). Last competition: Championnats Genevois individuels on Jun 6, 2026, 4:51.44.