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Abeba Tola
ETHWomenBirth dateJun 3, 1977
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Abeba Tola is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 3, 1977. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.
Her personal bests include 1:08:48 in the Semi, 2:29:54 in the Marathon, 32:58 in the 10Kilometr and 1:08:54 in the 20Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Key facts
Marathon
2:29:54
Age
49 years old
As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:48 (#441 all-time), Marathon 2:29:54, 2013 season best 2:47:27 (Jan 10, 2013, See Genezareth (ISR)) · 49 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:47:27 | - | Jan 10, 2013 | ↓ | See Genezareth (ISR) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:38:27 | - | Mar 30, 2012 | ↓ | Tel Aviv (ISR) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:29:19 | - | Apr 5, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:18:56 | - | Mar 16, 2008 | ↓ | New Bedford, MA (USA) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:25:37 | - | Apr 6, 2008 | ↓ | Macao (MAC) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:35:39 | - | Jan 12, 2007 | ↓ | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:38:19 | - | Jan 15, 2006 | ↓ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 33:59 | - | May 30, 2005 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:29:54 | - | Mar 13, 2005 | ↓ | East Lyme, CT (USA) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:18:41 | - | Feb 8, 2004 | ↓ | Coamo (PUR) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:26:22 | - | Mar 14, 2004 | ↓ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:25:42 | - | Mar 16, 2003 | ↓ | Roma (ITA) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 34:37 | - | Apr 28, 2002 | ↓ | Cleveland, OH (USA) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:29:08 | - | Oct 20, 2002 | ↓ | Paris (FRA) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:32:58 | - | Mar 18, 2001 | ↓ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 32:58 | - | Jun 24, 2000 | ↓ | Appingedam (NED) |
| 2000 | 20Kilometr | 1:08:54 | - | Mar 12, 2000 | - | Alphen aan den Rijn (NED) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:15:59 | - | Nov 12, 2000 | ↓ | Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz |
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:29:54 | - | Oct 15, 2000 | ↓ | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 1999 | Marathon | 2:36:02 | - | Nov 28, 1999 | ↓ | San Sebastián (ESP) |
| 1998 | Marathon | 2:35:43 | - | Oct 4, 1998 | ↓ | Lyon (FRA) |
| 1997 | Semi | 1:12:42 | - | Oct 4, 1997 | ↓ | Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 1994 | CrossCount | 14:50 | - | Mar 26, 1994 | - | 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:47:27 | - | Jan 10 | See Genezareth Tiberias Marathon, See Genezareth |
2012
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:48:33 | - | Nov 4 | Soweto Marathon, Soweto |
Marathon | 2:38:27 | - | Mar 30 | Tel-Aviv Marathon, Tel Aviv |
2009
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:29:19 | - | Apr 5 | - |
2008
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:40:03 | - | Dec 7 | Macao International Marathon, Macao |
Semi | 1:19:02 | - | Apr 6 | Danbury Half Marathon, Danbury, CT |
Marathon | 2:25:37 | - | Apr 6 | - |
Semi | 1:18:56 | - | Mar 16 | New Bedford Half Marathon, New Bedford, MA |
2007
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:53:14 | - | Dec 2 | Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore |
Marathon | 2:45:16 | - | Mar 4 | Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA |
Marathon | 2:35:39 | - | Jan 12 | Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai |
2006
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:38:19 | - | Jan 15 | Tempe Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ |
2005
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:46:21 | - | Oct 23 | East Lyme Mystic Places Marathon, East Lyme, CT |
Marathon | 2:47:22 | - | Oct 8 | Hartford Greater Marathon, Hartford, CT |
10Kilometr | 33:59 | - | May 30 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
Marathon | 2:29:54 | - | Mar 13 | - |
Marathon | 2:34:11 | - | Mar 13 | Roma Marathon, Roma |
2004
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:26:22 | - | Mar 14 | - |
Semi | 1:18:41 | - | Feb 8 | Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo |
Marathon | 2:38:49 | - | Jan 11 | Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ |
2003
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:37:20 | - | May 18 | Praha International Marathon, Praha |
Marathon | 2:33:48 | - | Mar 23 | Roma Marathon, Roma |
Marathon | 2:25:42 | - | Mar 16 | - |
2002
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:41:16 | - | Oct 20 | Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam |
Marathon | 2:29:08 | - | Oct 20 | - |
10Kilometr | 34:37 | - | Apr 28 | Cleveland 10 km, Cleveland, OH |
Marathon | 2:35:51 | - | Apr 7 | Paris Marathon, Paris |
Marathon | 2:37:38 | - | Jan 11 | Dubai Marathon, Dubai |
2001
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:41:08 | - | Oct 14 | Beijing Marathon, Beijing |
Marathon | 2:32:58 | - | Mar 18 | Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul |
2000
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:59 | - | Nov 12 | Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz |
Marathon | 2:29:54 | - | Oct 15 | Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam |
10Kilometr | 32:58 | - | Jun 24 | Appingedam 10 km, Appingedam |
Semi | 1:08:48 | - | Jun 12 | Malmö Half Marathon, Malmö |
Marathon | 2:33:50 | - | Apr 16 | Rotterdam Marathon |
Semi | 1:11:19 | - | Mar 19 | Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia |
20Kilometr | 1:08:54 | - | Mar 12 | Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn |
1999
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:36:02 | - | Nov 28 | San Sebastian Marathon, San Sebastián |
Marathon | DNF | - | Aug 21 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
1998
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:36:05 | - | Oct 11 | Köln Marathon, Köln |
Marathon | 2:35:43 | - | Oct 4 | Lyon Marathon, Lyon |
Marathon | 2:42:13 | - | Sep 20 | Le Havre Marathon, Le Havre |
Marathon | 2:39:53 | - | Apr 19 | Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg |
Marathon | 2:41:21 | - | Jan 7 | See Genezareth Tiberias Marathon, See Genezareth |
1997
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:12:42 | - | Oct 4 | Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
1994
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 14:50 | - | Mar 26 | 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Abeba Tola's Half Marathon personal best?
Abeba Tola's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:48, set on Jun 12, 2000 in Malmö (SWE), #441 on the all-time list.
Which events does Abeba Tola compete in?
Abeba Tola competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.
How did Abeba Tola perform in 2013?
2013 season best: 2:47:27, set on Jan 10, 2013 in See Genezareth (ISR).