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Zelalem Bacha

Zelalem Bacha

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Birth dateJan 10, 1988
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Zelalem Bacha is a Bahrain middle-distance runner, born on January 10, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.93 in the 800m, 3:59.52 in the 1500m, 7:57.06 in the 3000m, 13:17.89 in the 5000m and 28:50.12 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bahrain.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:09
#488 all-time
5000 m
13:17.89
#760 all-time
2025 season best
2:14:17
Apr 27, 2025 · Düsseldorf (GER)
2025 season best
Last competition
Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon
Apr 27, 2025 · 2:14:17
Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:07:09 (#488 all-time), 5000 m 13:17.89 (#760 all-time), 2025 season best 2:14:17 (Apr 27, 2025, Düsseldorf (GER)) · Last competition: Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon, Apr 27, 2025, 2:14:17 · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:14:17-Apr 27, 2025
↑
Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon
2023
Semi
1:03:37-Oct 29, 2023
↑
SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne - Half Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:11:33-May 8, 2022
↑
World Military Marathon Championships, Lima
2021
Semi
1:01:56-Dec 12, 2021
↑
Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:07:09-Jan 24, 2020
↑
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
CrossCount
35:18-Mar 30, 2019
↑
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2019
Semi
1:04:21-Mar 15, 2019
↑
Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:09:16-Nov 4, 2018
↑
Seoul JoongAng Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:14:41-Nov 26, 2017
↑
Firenze (ITA)
2016
5000m
13:28.53-Jun 16, 2016
↑
Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan
2016
Semi
1:03:02-Jan 24, 2016
↑
Santa Pola (ESP)
2015
800m
1:51.93-Sep 30, 2015-Bogotá (COL)
2015
1500m
3:59.52-Sep 28, 2015-Bogotá (COL)
2015
5000m
13:46.84-May 26, 2015
↑
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2015
10000m
29:30.55-Apr 24, 2015
↓
Manama (BRN)
2015
CrossCount
36:30-Mar 28, 2015
↑
41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang
2014
5000m
13:45.99-Apr 30, 2014
↑
Doha (QAT)
2014
10000m
30:30.63-Apr 28, 2014
↓
Doha (QAT)
2014
Semi
1:05:47-Mar 29, 2014
↑
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2013
5000m
13:17.89-Jun 27, 2013
↑
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2013
10000m
28:50.12-Jun 30, 2013
↓
Lier (BEL)
2012
3000m
7:58.76-Jul 21, 2012
↑
Pergine Valsugana (ITA)
2012
5000m
13:39.17-Sep 4, 2012
↑
Rovereto (ITA)
2012
10Kilometr
29:05-Oct 14, 2012
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Rennes (FRA)
2011
3000m
7:57.06-Jul 30, 2011
↑
Arzana (ITA)
2011
5000m
13:38.58-Jul 23, 2011
↑
Pergine Valsugana (ITA)
2011
10Kilometr
30:16-Oct 9, 2011
↑
Rennes (FRA)
2010
3000m
8:10.61-Sep 7, 2010
↑
Arzana (ITA)
2010
5000m
13:44.89-Jun 12, 2010
↑
Torino (ITA)
2010
10Kilometr
29:39-Sep 12, 2010
↑
Pordenone (ITA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:17-Apr 27Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:37-Oct 29SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne - Half Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:29-Dec 17ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Marathon
2:11:33-May 8World Military Marathon Championships, Lima

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:56-Dec 12Bahrain Night Half Marathon

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:09-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:18-Mar 3043rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
Semi
1:04:21-Mar 15Bahrain Night Half Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:16-Nov 4Seoul JoongAng Marathon

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:41-Nov 26Firenze Marathon, Firenze

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:30.86-Jun 30Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
5000m
13:28.53-Jun 16Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan
5000m
13:45.10-Jun 3Carquefou Meeting National, Carquefou
5000m
14:18.56-Mar 31Djibouti Meeting Internationale, Djibouti
Semi
1:03:02-Jan 24Santa Pola Half Marathon, Santa Pola

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.93-Sep 30Bogotá
1500m
3:59.52-Sep 28Bogotá
5000m
13:46.84-May 26Golden Spike Ostrava 2015, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
10000m
29:30.55-Apr 24Manama Arab Championships, Manama
CrossCount
36:30-Mar 2841st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:46.37-Jun 8Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
5000m
13:45.99-Apr 30Doha Emir Cup, Doha
10000m
30:30.63-Apr 28Doha Emir Cup, Doha
Semi
1:05:47-Mar 29IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:50.12-Jun 30Lier Memorial Jos Verstockt, Lier
5000m
13:17.89-Jun 27Golden Spike Ostrava 2013, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
5000m
13:57.17-May 24Doha Arab Championships, Doha

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:05-Oct 14Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
5000m
13:39.17-Sep 4Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
5000m
14:02.52-Sep 1Brugnera
3000m
7:58.76-Jul 21Pergine Valsugana Meeting Internazionale, Pergine Valsugana
5000m
13:52.42-Jun 29Ponzano Veneto Memorial Giovanni Maria Idda, Ponzano Veneto

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:16-Oct 9Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
5000m
14:12.49-Sep 3Brugnera
3000m
7:57.06-Jul 30Arzana Int. Meeting Terra Sarda, Arzana
5000m
13:38.58-Jul 23Pergine Valsugana Meeting Internazionale, Pergine Valsugana

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:39-Sep 12Pordenone 10km, Pordenone
3000m
8:10.61-Sep 7Arzana Meeting Terra Sarda, Arzana
5000m
14:08.04-Sep 4Brugnera Trofeo ATMA, Brugnera
5000m
13:44.89-Jun 12Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zelalem Bacha's Marathon personal best?

Zelalem Bacha's Marathon personal best is 2:07:09, set on Jan 24, 2020 in Dubai (UAE), #488 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zelalem Bacha compete in?

Zelalem Bacha competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Zelalem Bacha perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:14:17, set on Apr 27, 2025 in Düsseldorf (GER). Last competition: Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon on Apr 27, 2025, 2:14:17.