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Alemitu Abera Begna

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Alemitu Abera Begna

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Alemitu Abera Begna is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:20.87 in the 1500m, 9:15.61 in the 3000m, 15:53.91 in the 5000m, 1:11:42 in the Semi and 2:23:14 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:14
#292 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:42
2019 season best
2:45:03
Dec 15, 2019 · Málaga (ESP)
2019 season best
Last competition
Zurich Maratón Málaga
Dec 15, 2019 · 2:45:03
Zurich Maratón Málaga

As of Sep 24, 2026: Marathon 2:23:14 (#292 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:42, 2019 season best 2:45:03 (Dec 15, 2019, Málaga (ESP)) · Last competition: Zurich Maratón Málaga, Dec 15, 2019, 2:45:03

PB

Personal bests

4:20.87
9:15.61
15:53.91
1:11:42
2:23:14
#292 all-time
5Kilometre
15:41
10Kilometr
32:42
10MilesRoa
53:49

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:45:03-Dec 15, 2019
↓
Zurich Maratón Málaga
2018
Marathon
2:30:55-Mar 11, 2018
↓
Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona
2015
Marathon
2:34:52-Nov 27, 2015
↓
Algiers (ALG)
2013
10Kilometr
32:42-Feb 24, 2013
↑
San Juan (PUR)
2013
Marathon
2:33:46-Apr 15, 2013
↓
Boston, MA (USA)
2012
5Kilometre
15:41-Jun 2, 2012-Albany, NY (USA)
2012
10Kilometr
33:36-May 26, 2012
↑
Ottawa (CAN)
2012
Marathon
2:23:14-Jan 15, 2012
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2011
Marathon
2:26:33-Apr 10, 2011
↓
Daegu (KOR)
2010
Marathon
2:27:54-Oct 17, 2010
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2009
10Kilometr
33:23-Apr 11, 2009
↑
New Orleans, LA (USA)
2009
10MilesRoa
53:49-Aug 22, 2009-Flint, MI (USA)
2009
Semi
1:11:42-Aug 30, 2009-Columbus, OH (USA)
2009
Marathon
2:40:43-Oct 18, 2009
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2008
1500m
4:20.87-May 11, 2008-Montgeron (FRA)
2008
10Kilometr
32:46-May 1, 2008
↑
Marseille (FRA)
2005
3000m
9:15.61-Sep 1, 2005-Tunis (TUN)
2005
5000m
15:53.91-Nov 23, 2005-Chiba (JPN)
2005
CrossCount
21:10-Mar 20, 2005-33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2004
10Kilometr
35:34-Nov 28, 2004
↑
Addis Ababa (ETH)

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:03-Dec 15Zurich Maratón Málaga
Marathon
2:49:37-Apr 7Maratona Internacional de São Paulo

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:41-Nov 4Nanjing Marathon
Marathon
2:30:55-Mar 11Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:52-Nov 27Algiers Marathon, Algiers
Marathon
2:41:47-Jan 9Doha Marathon, Doha

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:48:55-Oct 27Jakarta Marathon, Jakarta
Marathon
2:33:46-Apr 15Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
10Kilometr
32:42-Feb 24San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:14-Nov 11Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
5Kilometre
15:41-Jun 2Albany Freihofer's Run for Women 5K, Albany, NY
10Kilometr
34:16-May 28Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
10Kilometr
33:36-May 26Ottawa 10K, Ottawa
Marathon
2:24:57-Apr 8Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
Marathon
2:23:14-Jan 15Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:56-Oct 16Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:26:33-Apr 10Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
Marathon
2:31:54-Jan 2Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:54-Oct 17Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:37:40-May 30Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
Marathon
2:31:01-Jan 17Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:43-Oct 18Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, Istanbul
Semi
1:11:42-Aug 30Columbus Half Marathon, Columbus, OH
10MilesRoa
53:49-Aug 22Flint Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint, MI
10Kilometr
33:23-Apr 11New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
10Kilometr
33:42-Apr 4Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
10Kilometr
35:01-Mar 28Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:14-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa
1500m
4:20.87-May 11Montgeron Meeting National D1, Montgeron
10Kilometr
32:46-May 1Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:53.91-Nov 23Chiba
5000m
16:34.23-Sep 3Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships, Tunis
3000m
9:15.61-Sep 1Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships, Tunis
CrossCount
21:10-Mar 1933rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:34-Nov 28Addis Abeba Toyota Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa

Honours

F

33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2005
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Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships

3000 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Alemitu Abera Begna's Marathon personal best?

Alemitu Abera Begna's Marathon personal best is 2:23:14, set on Jan 15, 2012 in Houston, TX (USA), #292 on the all-time list.

Which events does Alemitu Abera Begna compete in?

Alemitu Abera Begna competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Alemitu Abera Begna perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:45:03, set on Dec 15, 2019 in Málaga (ESP). Last competition: Zurich Maratón Málaga on Dec 15, 2019, 2:45:03.