Tesfaye Deriba
Ethiopian runner (born 1998)
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Tesfaye Deriba Ketema (born 11 September 1998) is an Ethiopian runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1] He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships finishing seventh in the final.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 September 1998 Mekelle, Ethiopia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 3000 m steeplechase |
His personal best in the event is 8:13.33 set in Hengelo in 2017.[2]
In 2019, he represented Ethiopia at the 2019 African Games held in Rabat, Morocco.[3] He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase and he finished in 9th place.[3]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 2017 | African U20 Championships | Tlemcen, Algeria | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:33.67 |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:22.12 | |
| 2019 | African Games | Rabat, Morocco | 9th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:44.59 |
| 2025 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | – | Marathon | DNF |
