Dawit Seyaum

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Dawit Seyaum
Dawit at the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland
Personal information
Full nameDawit Seyaum Biratu
NationalityEthiopian
Born (1996-07-27) 27 July 1996 (age 28)
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight49 kg (108 lb)
Sport
CountryEthiopia
SportAthletics
Event(s)1500 metres, 5000 m
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Eugene 5000 m
World Indoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 2016 Portland 1500 m
African Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Brazzaville 1500 m
African Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Marrakech 1500 m
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Eugene 1500 m
African Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Bambous 1500 m
Gold medal – first place 2015 Addis Ababa 1500 m
World Youth Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Donetsk 1500 m

Dawit Seyaum Biratu (born 27 July 1996)[1] is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner who specialises in the 1500 metres. She placed fourth at the 2015 World Championships and won the silver medal at the 2016 World Indoor Championships. Dawit took a bronze in the 5000 metres at the 2022 World Championships.

She was in her specialist event the 2013 World Youth Championship silver medallist, and 2014 World junior champion.

  1. ^ "Dawit SEYAUM – Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 1 January 2021.