Yenew Alamirew
Yenew Alamirew at the 2012 Olympics
Yenew Alamirew Getahun (born May 27, 1990) is an Ethiopian middle and long distance runner. He represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics as well as two indoor and one outdoor World Championships.
Yenew was the 2013 Diamond Race winner for the 5000 metres. His two younger brothers Yibel and Engida are also runners.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 2011 | All-Africa Games | Maputo, Mozambique | 2nd | 5000 m | 13:43.33 |
| 2012 | World Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 9th | 3000 m | 7:45.15 |
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 12th | 5000 m | 13:49.68 | |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 9th | 5000 m | 13:31.27 |
| 2014 | African Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 5th | 5000 m | 13:45.86 |
| 2016 | World Indoor Championships | Portland, United States | 12th | 3000 m | 8:12.54 |
References
- Yenew Alamirew profile at IAAF
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