All 1500m Gold Medal Winners in World Athelics Indoor Championships 1985-2025

The World Athletics Indoor Championships have showcased the 1500 meters event since the competition's inception in 1985. Over the years, this event has witnessed remarkable performances from middle-distance runners worldwide.

Notable Champions and Records

Men's 1500m:

Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia secured the gold medal in the 1999 Championships, contributing to his legacy as one of the sport's greats.

Samuel Tefera, also from Ethiopia, set a championship record of 3:32.77 at the 2022 Championships in Belgrade.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway achieved a significant milestone by winning the 1500m at the 2025 Championships in Nanjing with a time of 3:38.79. This victory was part of a historic double, as he also clinched the 3000m title, becoming only the second man after Haile Gebrselassie to accomplish this feat at a single World Indoor Championships.



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