Habtom Samuel

Samuel first gained international attention through his performances at World Athletics U20 Championships, where he earned bronze medals in the 3000 meters in 2021 and the 5000 meters in 2022. He further demonstrated his capability at senior level competitions by placing 17th in the 10,000 meters at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and in the senior race at the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships.

The athlete has recently been in the news for his significant achievement in NCAA cross country. After finishing as runner-up in previous years, Samuel secured the men's individual title at the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships. This victory marked his first national championship win at the collegiate level and represented a breakthrough moment in his developing career.

His recent NCAA championship success has solidified his status as one of the top collegiate distance runners and has generated increased attention around his future prospects in international competition. The win culminated a period of building anticipation among athletics followers, who had followed his progression through multiple near-misses before this breakthrough victory.