Almaz Yohannis

Almaz Yohannis
Personal information
NationalityEthiopian
Born (2007-12-11) 11 December 2007
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best3000 m steeplechase: 9:15.81 (2026)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 Eugene3000 m st.
African Championships
Bronze medal – third place2026 Accra3000 m st.

Almaz Yohannis (born 11 December 2007) is an Ethiopian steeplechaser. She won a gold medal in steeplechase at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships.

Career

In May 2026, Almaz Yohannis competed at the 2026 African Championships in Athletics and won a bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1] In August 2026, she competed at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in the 3000 metres steeplechase. During the second heat she ranked first with a time of 9:42.45 and advanced to the finals.[2] During the finals she won a gold medal with a time of 9:15.81.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Chepkemoi and Chepngeno win gold and silver in 3000m steeplechase at the Africa Championships". dailysport.co.ke. 17 May 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "3000 Metres Steeplechase Result | World Athletics U20 Championships". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Chepng'eno chases U20 history as Kenya looks to recupture steeplechase crown in Eugene". [[The Star (Kenya)}The Star]]. 5 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "FINAL | 3000 Metres Steeplechase | Results | Oregon 26 | World Athletics U20 Championships". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 26 August 2026.