Getnet Wale

Getnet Wale
Getnet at the PSD Bank Meeting in Düsseldorf in 2020
Personal information
Full nameGetnet Wale Bayabl
Born (2000-07-16) 16 July 2000 (age 24)
Gish Abay, Sekela (woreda), Ethiopia[1]
Sport
CountryEthiopia
SportAthletics
Event(s)3000 m steeplechase, 5000 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
Diamond League
First place 2019 3000 m st.
African Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Rabat 3000 m st.
African Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Asaba 3000 m st.
World U20 Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Bydgoszcz 3000 m st.
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Tampere 3000 m st.
World Cross Country Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Bathurst Mixed relay

Getnet Wale Bayabl (born 16 July 2000)[2] is an Ethiopian runner specialising in the 3,000 metres steeplechase. He finished fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as at the 2019 and 2022 World Athletics Championships. Wale won the silver medal at the 2019 African Games and a bronze at the 2018 African Championships in Athletics.

He earned bronze medals at the 2016 and 2018 World Under-20 Championships. In 2019, he became the Diamond League 3,000 m steeplechase champion. Wale is the current Ethiopian record holder in the indoor 3,000 metres.