Birtukan Fente
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 June 1989 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 3000 metres steeplechase |
Birtukan Fente (born 18 June 1989) is an Ethiopian runner competing primarily in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1] She represented her country at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships reaching the final on the first occasion.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 2005 | World Youth Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 13th | 3000 m | 9:58.72 |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 8th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:36.81 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 24th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:39.77 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 4:31.96 (Rieti 2011)
- 3000 metres – 9:04.87 (Padova 2010)
- 5000 metres – 15:16.69 (Shanghai 2015)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:24.91 (Rome 2015).
Indoor
- 5000 metres – 15:22.56 (Stockholm 2015)
References
- ↑ "Birtukan Fente". IAAF. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
External links
- Birtukan Fente profile at IAAF
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