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Yohanis Algaw

Yohanis Algaw

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Birth dateAug 14, 1999
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Yohanis Algaw is a Ethiopia race walker, born on August 14, 1999. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:22:21 in the 20kmW, 40:56 in the 10Kilometr and 40:55.96 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:22:21
10,000 Metres Short Track
40:55.96
2022 season best
1:22:21
Jun 12, 2022 · Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre (MRI)
2022 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
Jun 12, 2022 · 1:22:21
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:22:21, 10,000 Metres Short Track 40:55.96, 2022 season best 1:22:21 (Jun 12, 2022, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre (MRI)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre, Jun 12, 2022, 1:22:21 · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:22:21
40:56
40:55.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
20kmW
1:22:21-Jun 12, 2022
↑
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
2021
10,000Metr
43:02.4h-Dec 25, 2021
↑
Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)
2021
20kmW
1:29:10-Jun 11, 2021
↑
47th International Race Walking Festival
2019
10,000Metr
42:41.6h-May 12, 2019
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2019
20kmW
1:22:50-Aug 28, 2019
↑
African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2018
10Kilometr
40:56-May 5, 2018-IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2018
10,000Metr
42:10.12-Jul 14, 2018
↑
IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
2018
20kmW
1:26:16-Apr 20, 2018
↑
Ethiopian Championships
2017
10,000Metr
44:43.47-Jun 30, 2017
↑
Tlemcen (ALG)
2016
10,000Metr
40:55.96-Jul 23, 2016
↑
IAAF World U20 Championships
2016
20kmW
1:27:52-Jun 26, 2016
↑
Durban (RSA)
2015
10,000Metr
46:14.27-Jul 18, 2015
↑
IAAF World Youth Championships

2022

2 performances

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
43:02.4HT-Dec 25EAF Competition, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa
10,000Metr
51:19.7HT-Dec 10Pepsi Meet, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa
20kmW
1:29:10-Jun 1147th International Race Walking Festival

2018

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:56-Sep 24Suzhou Around Taihu International Race Walking 2018, Suzhou
20kmW
DNF-Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
10,000Metr
42:10.12-Jul 14IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
10Kilometr
42:10.12-Jul 13IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
10,000Metr
43:36.53-May 25Assela Ethiopian U20 Championships, Assela
10Kilometr
40:56-May 5IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20kmW
1:26:16-Apr 20Ethiopian Championships
10,000Metr
43:14.1HT-Feb 3Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:43.47-Jun 30Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen
10,000Metr
45:54.2HT-Jan 5Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
40:55.96-Jul 23IAAF World U20 Championships
10Kilometr
40:55.96-Jul 21IAAF World U20 Championships
20kmW
1:27:52-Jun 26Durban African Championships, Durban

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
46:14.27-Jul 18IAAF World Youth Championships
10Kilometr
46:14.27-Jul 16IAAF World Youth Championships

Honours

🥉

African Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2022
🥈

African Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2019
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2019
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2018
🥇

Tlemcen African U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2017
4

IAAF World U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yohanis Algaw's 20 km race walk personal best?

Yohanis Algaw's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:22:21, set on Jun 12, 2022 in Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre (MRI).

Which events does Yohanis Algaw compete in?

Yohanis Algaw competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Yohanis Algaw perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 1:22:21, set on Jun 12, 2022 in Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre (MRI). Last competition: African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre on Jun 12, 2022, 1:22:21.