Chala Beyo Techo (born 18 January 1996) is an Ethiopian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

who specialises in the

3000 metres steeplechase The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as ) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, a ...

. He was the gold medallist in the steeplechase at the

2016 African Championships in Athletics The 20th African Championships in Athletics was held in Durban, South Africa from 22 to 26 June 2016. It was the second time that Durban and South Africa hosted this competition. 720 athletes from 43 African national federations participated. Meda ...

, becoming the first non-Kenyan to win that title since Brahim Boulami in 2002. He made his international debut at the

2014 African Championships in Athletics The 2014 African Championships in Athletics was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 10 to 14 August 2014. The competition was the 19th edition of Africa senior championships. The competition served as preparation to African athletes for the next conti ...

, placing fourth behind a Kenyan trio. As a result he was chosen to represent Africa at the

2014 IAAF Continental Cup The 2014 IAAF Continental Cup was an international track and field sporting event that was held in Marrakech, Morocco, on 13–14 September 2014. It was the second edition of the IAAF Continental Cup since the name and format was changed from t ...

, held later at the same venue, and he again took fourth place. He placed fifth at the

2015 African Games The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965. Host aw ...

.Men's steeplechase Final results
. Brazzaville2015. Retrieved on 2016-06-28.

International competitions

¹Did not finish in the final

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beyo, Chala Living people 1996 births Ethiopian male steeplechase runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 African Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Ethiopia African Games competitors for Ethiopia 21st-century Ethiopian people