About Fantu Worku
Born 1999. Fantu Worku is an Ethiopian athletics competitor.
Fantu Worku Taye (born 29 March 1999) is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500 metres. She won the silver medal at the 2016 World U20 Championships. She represented her country at the 2017 World Championships narrowly missing the semifinals.
At the 2018 Anniversary Games in London, she stopped racing half a lap early after sprinting to first place, mistaking the quarter mile line as the finish line and then proceeding to stop running once crossing it.
International competitions
Personal bests
Outdoor 1500 metres – 4:05.81 (London 2017) Indoor 1500 metres – 4:08.56 (Ostrava 2017) 3000 metres – 8:50.36 (Eaubonne 2017)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fantu Worku?
Ethiopian middle distance runner
When was Fantu Worku born?
Fantu Worku was born on 29 March 1999.
What is Fantu Worku's occupation?
Fantu Worku is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Fantu Worku?
Fantu Worku is Ethiopian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fantu Worku. https://biography.guide/fantu-worku/
MLA: "Fantu Worku." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fantu-worku/.
Chicago: "Fantu Worku." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fantu-worku/.
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