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Askale Magarsa Tafa
- Born
- Sep 27, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Askale Magarsa Tafa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 27, 1984. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 25Kilometr.
Her personal bests include 1:10:46 in the Semi, 2:21:31 in the Marathon and 1:28:13 in the 25Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:21:31
2019 season best2:37:12Apr 28, 2019 · Kraków
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:46
As of Nov 2, 2026: Marathon 2:21:31 (#172 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:46, 2019 season best 2:37:12 (Apr 28, 2019, Kraków (POL)) · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:37:12 | – | Apr 28, 2019 | PZU Cracovia Marathon |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:46:04 | – | Apr 17, 2016 | Łódź (POL) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:14:28 | – | May 10, 2015 | Tripoli (LBA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:29:37 | – | Jan 23, 2015 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:39:09 | – | Apr 13, 2014 | Warszawa (POL) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:25:29 | – | Mar 18, 2012 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:25:24 | – | Apr 17, 2011 | London (GBR) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:10:46 | – | Mar 21, 2010 | Lisboa (POR) |