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Yomif Kejelcha

Yomif Kejelcha

Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1997) Yomif KejelchaYomif in 2023Personal informationNative nameዮሚፍ ቀጄልቻFull nameYomif Kejelcha AtomsaBorn (1997-08-01) 1 August 1997 (age 29)Showa, Oromia, EthiopiaAgentMónica PontHeight1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Weight58 kg (128 lb)SportCountryEthiopiaSportAthleticsEventLong-distance runningClubOromia Construction & Engineering Corporation Athletics ClubTeamAdidasCoached byTim Rowberry (Nike Oregon Project) Nigatu Worku Gemedu Dedefo (present)Achievements and titlesPersonal bestsOutdoors1500 m: 3:32.59 (Zagreb 2018)Mile: 3:58.24 (Stanford 2019)3000 m: 7:23.64 (Eugene 2023)5000 m: 12:38.95 (Oslo 2024)10,000 m: 26:31.01 (Nerja 2024)Indoors1000 m: 2:18.34i (Seattle 2019)1500 m: 3:31.25i+ (Boston 2019)Mile: 3:47.01i (Boston 2019)2000 m: 4:57.74i WU20B (Metz 2014)3000 m: 7:38.67i (Karlsruhe 2018)Road5 km: 12:50 (Lille 2023)10 km: 26:31 WR (Castellón 2025)Half Marathon: 56:51 WR (Buenos Aires 2026)Marathon: 1:59:41 NR (London 2026) Medal record Men's athletics Representing Ethiopia World Championships 2019 Doha 10,000 m 2025 Tokyo 10,000 m World Indoor Championships 2016 Portland 3000 m 2018 Birmingham 3000 m World Road Running Championships