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Abebu Gelan

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Abebu Gelan

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Birth dateJan 18, 1990
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Abebu Gelan is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 18, 1990. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 35:36.9h in the 10000m, 1:07:57 in the Semi, 2:32:43 in the Marathon, 16:19 in the 5Kilometre and 50:30 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:07:57
#265 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
31:45
2017 season best
2:32:43
Mar 19, 2017 · Wuxi (CHN)
2017 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Half Marathon 1:07:57 (#265 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 31:45, 2017 season best 2:32:43 (Mar 19, 2017, Wuxi (CHN)) · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

35:36.9HT
1:07:57
#265 all-time
2:32:43
5Kilometre
16:19
15Kilometr
50:30
10Kilometr
31:45
10MilesRoa
54:26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Marathon
2:32:43-Mar 19, 2017
↑
Wuxi (CHN)
2016
Marathon
2:37:31-Mar 13, 2016
↑
Brescia (ITA)
2015
Marathon
2:33:14-Apr 18, 2015
↑
Beograd (SRB)
2014
10Kilometr
35:27-Nov 23, 2014
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2014
Semi
1:15:34-Jun 21, 2014
↓
Olomouc (CZE)
2013
10Kilometr
34:12-Jun 2, 2013
↓
Casablanca (MAR)
2009
10Kilometr
31:45-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2009
15Kilometr
50:30-Jul 12, 2009-Utica, NY (USA)
2009
10MilesRoa
54:26-Apr 5, 2009-Washington, DC (USA)
2009
Semi
1:11:33-Oct 11, 2009
↓
Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2008
5Kilometre
16:19-Dec 31, 2008-Trier (GER)
2008
Semi
1:10:59-Oct 12, 2008
↓
Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2007
CrossCount
21:54-Mar 24, 2007-35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2006
10000m
35:36.9h-Apr 16, 2006-Addis Abeba (ETH)

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:43-Mar 19Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:31-Mar 13Brescia Marathon, Brescia

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:57-Oct 4Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:33:14-Apr 18Beograd Marathon, Beograd

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:27-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Semi
1:15:34-Jun 21Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Semi
1:15:54-Jun 7České Budějovice Half Marathon, České Budějovice

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:12-Jun 2Casablanca Memorial Rahal 10K, Casablanca

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:33-Oct 11Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:13:43-Sep 6Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
15Kilometr
50:30-Jul 12Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr
31:45-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
34:04-Apr 19Vancouver Sun Run, Vancouver
10Kilometr
32:39-Apr 11New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
10MilesRoa
54:26-Apr 5Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, Washington, DC
10Kilometr
32:51-Mar 28Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL
Semi
1:07:57-Feb 20Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:19-Dec 31Silvesterlauf, Trier
Semi
1:16:13-Dec 21Agadir Half Marathon, Agadir
Semi
1:10:59-Oct 12Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:54-Mar 2435th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:36.9HT-Apr 16Addis Abeba Ethiopian Club Championships, Addis Abeba

Honours

6

Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abebu Gelan's Half Marathon personal best?

Abebu Gelan's Half Marathon personal best is 1:07:57, set on Feb 20, 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), #265 on the all-time list.

Which events does Abebu Gelan compete in?

Abebu Gelan competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Abebu Gelan perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:32:43, set on Mar 19, 2017 in Wuxi (CHN).