What is Yared Nuguse Nationality? Who is Yared Nuguse?
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Updated Aug 05, 2024
What is Yared Nuguse Nationality?
Yared Nuguse’s nationality is American. Nuguse's outdoor mile best of 3:43.97 places him as the 4th fastest miler behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Noah Ngeny, and Hicham El Guerrouj. Likewise, his indoor mile best of 3:47.38 places him as the 2nd fastest indoor miler behind Yomif Kejelcha.
Since June 2022, Nuguse has competed for On Athletics Club under coach Dathan Ritzenhein. (Source: Essentially Sports)
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Who is Yared Nuguse?
Yared Nuguse is an American professional middle-distance runner specializing in 1500 meters. He was the NCAA Division I champion in 2019. Nuguse holds the North American outdoor record for over 1500 meters and one mile, and for North American indoor record in the 1500 meters, one mile and 3000 meters.
| Full Name | Yared Nuguse |
| Date of Birth | June 1, 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Profession | Middle-Distance Runner |
| Specialty | 1500 meters |
| Collegiate Team | University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Notable Achievements | NCAA Champion, multiple American records in middle-distance events |
| International Competitions | Represented the United States in various international track and field events |
| Personal Bests | 1500 meters: 3:33.36 |
(Source: Essentially Sports)
Yared Nuguse Parents
Yared Nuguse was born to Ethiopian parents Alem Nuguse and Mana Berhe. His mother and father are from the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Nuguse attended DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky and was a high school runner prior to attending the University of Notre Dame. He graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and is pursuing a master's degree in management at the university.
Yared Nuguse Age
Yared Nuguse is 25 years old. He was born on June 1, 1999. In 2019, he anchored the Fighting Irish in the Distance Medley Relay at the NCAA Division I Indoor T&F Championships before winning the 1500 meters at the NCAA Division I Outdoor T&F Championships past his 20th birthday.
On February 12, 2022, he broke the NCAA indoor 3000 meters record in a time of 7:38.13 at the BU Valentine Invitational. Nuguse capped off 2022 NCAA indoor season at the 2022 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships and anchored Notre Dame's Distance Medley Relay team to a second-place finish. He also placed ninth in the 3000 meters. Upon graduation he joined the On Athletics Club to compete professionally.
Yared Nuguse Career
On January 27, at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston, Yared Nuguse broke the North American indoor record in the 3000 m with a time of 7:28.24. Nuguse's time was faster than the 7:28.48 outdoor record, which Grant Fisher set in 2022. With a quick 3:56.96 last 1600 m, he moved to ninth in the world indoor all-time list.
Yared Nuguse Achievements
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | World U20 Championships | Tampere, Finland | 16th (h) |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | N/A |
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 5th |
| 2024 | World Indoor Championships | Glasgow, Scotland | 2nd |
Circuit wins and titles
- Diamond League
- 2023 (2): London Anniversary Games, Zürich Weltklasse
- World Athletics Indoor Tour
- 2023 (2): Millrose Games (Mile), Villa de Madrid Indoor Meeting
- 2024: Millrose Games (Mile)
National titles
- USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 1500 m: 2023
- 3000 m: 2024
- USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
- 3000 m: 2024
