Yared Nuguse is a prominent middle-distance runner for the USA, celebrated for his international track and field achievements. He was previously qualified in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in the Men's 1500m event but did not take part in the event due to a quad injury.
In the Diamond League, Nuguse triumphed twice in 2023, claiming wins at the London Anniversary Games and the Zürich Weltklasse, both in the 1500 meters. His prowess extended to the World Athletics Indoor Tour, where he won the Millrose Games in 2023 (Mile) and the Villa de Madrid Indoor Meeting in the 1500 meters, also in 2023. On the national stage, he clinched the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championship titles in the 1500 meters in 2023 and the 3000 meters in 2024.
How fast is Yared Nuguse?
Yared Nuguse is exceptionally fast, having achieved impressive times in middle-distance running. At the Oslo Diamond League meet, he ran the 1500 meters in 3:29.02, a personal record. This performance ranks him among the top runners globally.
Nuguse holds the North American record in the mile with a time of 3:47.38, achieved at the Millrose Games in February 2023. In the 3000 meters, he set another North American record, clocking 7:28.24, surpassing Galen Rupp's previous record.
Yared Nuguse Age
Yared Nuguse is a 25-year-old American athlete born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His parents, Alem and Mana Nuguse, originally from Tigray, Ethiopia, instilled strong values of education and resilience in their six children. Yared initially focused on academics and bowling in high school but transitioned to track and field after showing promise in running. He excelled at DuPont Manual High School and went on to study biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, where he is currently pursuing a master's degree in management.
Yared Nuguse Height
Yared Nuguse is 5'5" tall. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2021 with a degree in Biochemistry. He began his running career at 13 and has hobbies that include playing the violin, singing, cooking, and knitting. Yared can solve a Rubik's cube in 33 seconds and won the Kentucky Cross Country State Championship. In 2023, he placed 5th in the Men's 1500m at the World Championships.
FAQs
Yared Nuguse was born on June 1, 1999 (age 25).
Yared Nuguse hails from Louisville, Kentucky.
Yared Nuguse attended DuPont Manual High School and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Biochemistry.
Yared Nuguse competes in track and field.
Yared Nuguse specializes in the 800-meter, 1500-meter, and 3000-meter events.
Yared Nuguse is part of the ON Athletics Club (OAC) and was formerly associated with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during his college career.
