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Best Ethiopia 5000 m Athletes of All Time

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All-time ranking of the top Ethiopia athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.

Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of Ethiopia. Hagos Gebrhiwet tops the all-time national list with 12:36.73, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.

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1Hagos Gebrhiwet12:36.73May 30, 2024
2Kenenisa Bekele12:37.35May 31, 2004
3Yomif Kejelcha12:38.95May 30, 2024
4Haile Gebrselassie12:39.36Jun 13, 1998
5Berihu Aregawi12:40.45Jun 30, 2023
6Telahun Haile Bekele12:42.70Jul 21, 2023
7Selemon Barega12:43.02Aug 31, 2018
8Biniam Mehary12:45.93Jun 12, 2025
9Kuma Girma12:46.41Jun 12, 2025
10Dejen Gebremeskel12:46.81Jul 6, 2012
11Sileshi Sihine12:47.04Jul 2, 2004
12Addisu Yihune12:47.62Jun 10, 2026
13Yenew Alamirew12:48.77Jul 6, 2012
14Mezgebu Sime12:49.80Jun 12, 2025
15Tariku Bekele12:52.45Jun 1, 2008
16Gebregziabher Gebremariam12:52.80Jul 8, 2005
17Getnet Wale12:53.28Jun 8, 2021
18Samuel Tefera12:53.44Jun 20, 2025
19Imane Merga12:53.58Aug 6, 2010
20Assefa Mezgebu12:53.84Aug 28, 1998
21Dejene Birhanu12:54.15Jul 2, 2004
22Abraham Cherkos12:54.19Jul 14, 2006
23Nibret Melak12:54.22Jun 8, 2021
24Muktar Edris12:54.83Aug 21, 2014
25Abebe Dinkesa12:55.58Jul 1, 2005
26Abadi Hadis12:56.27Aug 31, 2018
27Ali Abdosh12:56.53Sep 4, 2009
28Mulugeta Wendimu12:57.05Sep 12, 2004
29Worku Bikila12:57.23Jun 8, 1995
30Milkesa Mengesha12:58.28Jun 8, 2021
31Bekana Daba12:58.51Jun 4, 2010
32Hailu Mekonnen12:58.57Jun 29, 2001
33Lamecha Girma12:58.96Apr 20, 2024
34Million Wolde12:59.39Aug 12, 1998
35Getaneh Molla12:59.58Aug 31, 2018
36Abera Kuma13:00.15May 26, 2011
37Markos Geneti13:00.25Jul 1, 2005
38Abiyote Abate13:00.36Jun 29, 2001
39Solomon Berihu13:02.08Jun 9, 2019
40Tadese Worku13:02.56Jul 7, 2024
41Ibrahim Jeilan13:03.22Jun 16, 2016
42Yigrem Demelash13:03.30Jun 7, 2012
43Gemechu Dida13:03.50Jun 30, 2023
44Fita Bayissa13:05.40Aug 16, 1993
45Yasin Haji13:05.62Jun 8, 2021
46Terefe Zewdie Merega13:06.39Jul 2, 2004
47Khairi Bejiga13:06.45May 23, 2026
48Sahle Warga13:06.51Sep 14, 2007
49Demma Daba Bikila13:06.52Jul 21, 2007
50Chala Regasa13:06.98Jul 21, 2018
51Wodajo Bulti13:07.29Sep 16, 1982
52Berhanu Alemu13:07.73Jun 25, 2000
53Deresse Mekonnen13:07.75Jun 25, 2009
54Yitayal Atnafu Zerihun13:08.13Jun 7, 2012
55Birhanu Legese13:08.88May 18, 2014
56Dawit Wolde13:10.13Jul 22, 2017
57Dagne Alemu13:10.23Aug 1, 2000
58Habte Jifar13:10.74Aug 1, 1998
59Abayneh Ayele13:11.01Jun 7, 2011
60Yibeltal Ademasu13:11.34Jun 2, 2004
61Ayele Abshero13:11.38Jun 1, 2009
62Dino Sefir13:11.69Jun 12, 2008
63Tilahun Regassa13:12.40Jul 13, 2008
64Kinde Atanaw13:12.41Jun 20, 2014
65Faisa Dame Tasama13:12.64Jul 13, 2013
66Hailemariyam Amare13:12.72Aug 30, 2022
67Fita Bayesa13:13.03Aug 8, 1992
68Abdisa Fayisa13:13.16Aug 20, 2025
69Betesfa Getahun13:13.23Jul 22, 2017
70Yeneblo Biyazen13:13.36Jun 16, 2018
71Miruts Yifter13:13.82Sep 4, 1977
72Leul Gebresilase13:13.88Jun 3, 2016
73Amedework Walelegn13:14.52Jun 29, 2017
74Urgessa Negassa13:14.59May 31, 2025
75Birhan Nebebew13:14.60Jul 4, 2013
76Tsegay Kidanu13:14.68Jul 5, 2019
77Mogos Tuemay13:15.04May 18, 2019
78Ybeltal Gashahun13:15.32May 31, 2025
79Haftu Teklu13:15.61Jun 9, 2019
80Girma Tola13:15.72Aug 1, 1998
81Ali Abdilmana13:15.72Jun 4, 2023
82Endashaw Reta13:16.31Aug 30, 2024
83Meba Tadesse13:16.40Jun 2, 2004
84Desta Alemu13:16.60Jun 5, 2010
85Girma Assefa13:16.87May 26, 2007
86Mosinet Geremew13:17.41May 19, 2012
87Mohamed Kedir13:17.5HTJun 7, 1980
88Addis Abebe13:17.61Jun 30, 1992
89Birhanu Delele13:17.75May 26, 2010
90Leshane Yegezu13:17.99Jul 28, 2007
91Abrha Gebru13:18.07May 24, 2025
92Bado Worku Merdessa13:18.08Jul 29, 2005
93Chala Kelile13:18.32Jun 8, 1994
94Mubin Haji13:18.33May 17, 2026
95Belete Assefa13:18.40Jun 8, 2010
96Haymanot Alew13:18.65Jun 16, 2018
97Lemma Alemayehu13:18.67Aug 5, 2000
98Debebe Woldesenbet13:18.80Jun 8, 2010
99Tadesse Tola13:18.82Jun 8, 2007
100Abdulkerim Teki13:18.91May 24, 2025