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Best Ethiopia Men's 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top Ethiopia men in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest Ethiopia men in the 5000 m. Hagos Gebrhiwet tops the all-time national list with 12:36.73, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagos Gebrhiwet | 12:36.73 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 2 | Kenenisa Bekele | 12:37.35 | May 31, 2004 | |
| 3 | Yomif Kejelcha | 12:38.95 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 4 | Haile Gebrselassie | 12:39.36 | Jun 13, 1998 | |
| 5 | Berihu Aregawi | 12:40.45 | Jun 30, 2023 | |
| 6 | Telahun Haile Bekele | 12:42.70 | Jul 21, 2023 | |
| 7 | Selemon Barega | 12:43.02 | Aug 31, 2018 | |
| 8 | Biniam Mehary | 12:45.93 | Jun 12, 2025 | |
| 9 | Kuma Girma | 12:46.41 | Jun 12, 2025 | |
| 10 | Dejen Gebremeskel | 12:46.81 | Jul 6, 2012 | |
| 11 | Sileshi Sihine | 12:47.04 | Jul 2, 2004 | |
| 12 | Addisu Yihune | 12:47.62 | Jun 10, 2026 | |
| 13 | Yenew Alamirew | 12:48.77 | Jul 6, 2012 | |
| 14 | Mezgebu Sime | 12:49.80 | Jun 12, 2025 | |
| 15 | Tariku Bekele | 12:52.45 | Jun 1, 2008 | |
| 16 | Gebregziabher Gebremariam | 12:52.80 | Jul 8, 2005 | |
| 17 | Getnet Wale | 12:53.28 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| 18 | Samuel Tefera | 12:53.44 | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| 19 | Imane Merga | 12:53.58 | Aug 6, 2010 | |
| 20 | Assefa Mezgebu | 12:53.84 | Aug 28, 1998 | |
| 21 | Dejene Birhanu | 12:54.15 | Jul 2, 2004 | |
| 22 | Abraham Cherkos | 12:54.19 | Jul 14, 2006 | |
| 23 | Nibret Melak | 12:54.22 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| 24 | Muktar Edris | 12:54.83 | Aug 21, 2014 | |
| 25 | Abebe Dinkesa | 12:55.58 | Jul 1, 2005 | |
| 26 | Abadi Hadis | 12:56.27 | Aug 31, 2018 | |
| 27 | Ali Abdosh | 12:56.53 | Sep 4, 2009 | |
| 28 | Mulugeta Wendimu | 12:57.05 | Sep 12, 2004 | |
| 29 | Worku Bikila | 12:57.23 | Jun 8, 1995 | |
| 30 | Milkesa Mengesha | 12:58.28 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| 31 | Bekana Daba | 12:58.51 | Jun 4, 2010 | |
| 32 | Hailu Mekonnen | 12:58.57 | Jun 29, 2001 | |
| 33 | Lamecha Girma | 12:58.96 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 34 | Million Wolde | 12:59.39 | Aug 12, 1998 | |
| 35 | Getaneh Molla | 12:59.58 | Aug 31, 2018 | |
| 36 | Abera Kuma | 13:00.15 | May 26, 2011 | |
| 37 | Markos Geneti | 13:00.25 | Jul 1, 2005 | |
| 38 | Abiyote Abate | 13:00.36 | Jun 29, 2001 | |
| 39 | Solomon Berihu | 13:02.08 | Jun 9, 2019 | |
| 40 | Tadese Worku | 13:02.56 | Jul 7, 2024 | |
| 41 | Ibrahim Jeilan | 13:03.22 | Jun 16, 2016 | |
| 42 | Yigrem Demelash | 13:03.30 | Jun 7, 2012 | |
| 43 | Gemechu Dida | 13:03.50 | Jun 30, 2023 | |
| 44 | Fita Bayissa | 13:05.40 | Aug 16, 1993 | |
| 45 | Yasin Haji | 13:05.62 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| 46 | Terefe Zewdie Merega | 13:06.39 | Jul 2, 2004 | |
| 47 | Khairi Bejiga | 13:06.45 | May 23, 2026 | |
| 48 | Sahle Warga | 13:06.51 | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| 49 | Demma Daba Bikila | 13:06.52 | Jul 21, 2007 | |
| 50 | Chala Regasa | 13:06.98 | Jul 21, 2018 | |
| 51 | Wodajo Bulti | 13:07.29 | Sep 16, 1982 | |
| 52 | Berhanu Alemu | 13:07.73 | Jun 25, 2000 | |
| 53 | Deresse Mekonnen | 13:07.75 | Jun 25, 2009 | |
| 54 | Yitayal Atnafu Zerihun | 13:08.13 | Jun 7, 2012 | |
| 55 | Birhanu Legese | 13:08.88 | May 18, 2014 | |
| 56 | Dawit Wolde | 13:10.13 | Jul 22, 2017 | |
| 57 | Dagne Alemu | 13:10.23 | Aug 1, 2000 | |
| 58 | Habte Jifar | 13:10.74 | Aug 1, 1998 | |
| 59 | Abayneh Ayele | 13:11.01 | Jun 7, 2011 | |
| 60 | Yibeltal Ademasu | 13:11.34 | Jun 2, 2004 | |
| 61 | Ayele Abshero | 13:11.38 | Jun 1, 2009 | |
| 62 | Dino Sefir | 13:11.69 | Jun 12, 2008 | |
| 63 | Tilahun Regassa | 13:12.40 | Jul 13, 2008 | |
| 64 | Kinde Atanaw | 13:12.41 | Jun 20, 2014 | |
| 65 | Faisa Dame Tasama | 13:12.64 | Jul 13, 2013 | |
| 66 | Hailemariyam Amare | 13:12.72 | Aug 30, 2022 | |
| 67 | Fita Bayesa | 13:13.03 | Aug 8, 1992 | |
| 68 | Abdisa Fayisa | 13:13.16 | Aug 20, 2025 | |
| 69 | Betesfa Getahun | 13:13.23 | Jul 22, 2017 | |
| 70 | Yeneblo Biyazen | 13:13.36 | Jun 16, 2018 | |
| 71 | Miruts Yifter | 13:13.82 | Sep 4, 1977 | |
| 72 | Leul Gebresilase | 13:13.88 | Jun 3, 2016 | |
| 73 | Amedework Walelegn | 13:14.52 | Jun 29, 2017 | |
| 74 | Urgessa Negassa | 13:14.59 | May 31, 2025 | |
| 75 | Birhan Nebebew | 13:14.60 | Jul 4, 2013 | |
| 76 | Tsegay Kidanu | 13:14.68 | Jul 5, 2019 | |
| 77 | Mogos Tuemay | 13:15.04 | May 18, 2019 | |
| 78 | Ybeltal Gashahun | 13:15.32 | May 31, 2025 | |
| 79 | Haftu Teklu | 13:15.61 | Jun 9, 2019 | |
| 80 | Girma Tola | 13:15.72 | Aug 1, 1998 | |
| 81 | Ali Abdilmana | 13:15.72 | Jun 4, 2023 | |
| 82 | Endashaw Reta | 13:16.31 | Aug 30, 2024 | |
| 83 | Meba Tadesse | 13:16.40 | Jun 2, 2004 | |
| 84 | Desta Alemu | 13:16.60 | Jun 5, 2010 | |
| 85 | Girma Assefa | 13:16.87 | May 26, 2007 | |
| 86 | Mosinet Geremew | 13:17.41 | May 19, 2012 | |
| 87 | Mohamed Kedir | 13:17.5HT | Jun 7, 1980 | |
| 88 | Addis Abebe | 13:17.61 | Jun 30, 1992 | |
| 89 | Birhanu Delele | 13:17.75 | May 26, 2010 | |
| 90 | Leshane Yegezu | 13:17.99 | Jul 28, 2007 | |
| 91 | Abrha Gebru | 13:18.07 | May 24, 2025 | |
| 92 | Bado Worku Merdessa | 13:18.08 | Jul 29, 2005 | |
| 93 | Chala Kelile | 13:18.32 | Jun 8, 1994 | |
| 94 | Mubin Haji | 13:18.33 | May 17, 2026 | |
| 95 | Belete Assefa | 13:18.40 | Jun 8, 2010 | |
| 96 | Haymanot Alew | 13:18.65 | Jun 16, 2018 | |
| 97 | Lemma Alemayehu | 13:18.67 | Aug 5, 2000 | |
| 98 | Debebe Woldesenbet | 13:18.80 | Jun 8, 2010 | |
| 99 | Tadesse Tola | 13:18.82 | Jun 8, 2007 | |
| 100 | Abdulkerim Teki | 13:18.91 | May 24, 2025 |