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Asefa Mengstu
EthiopiaActive- Born
- Jan 12, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Asefa Mengstu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 12, 1988. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:43.28 in the 5000m, 28:54.98 in the 10000m, 59:54 in the Semi, 2:04:06 in the Marathon and 28:41 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:04:06
2026 season best2:09:58Jan 11, 2026 · Xiamen
Personal best · Half Marathon59:54
Last competitionBank of China Beijing MarathonOct 18, 2026 · 2:14:37
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:04:06 (#44 all-time), Half Marathon 59:54 (#277 all-time), 2026 season best 2:09:58 (Jan 11, 2026, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: Bank of China Beijing Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 2:14:37 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:09:58 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | C&D Xiamen Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:08:51 | – | Mar 23, 2025 | Bank of China Wuhan Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:07:01 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:23:46 | – | Dec 17, 2023 | Hangzhou Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:08:30 | – | Apr 3, 2022 | Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:12:11 | – | Oct 11, 2021 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:06:23 | – | Mar 1, 2020 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:04:24 | – | Jan 25, 2019 | Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai |