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Askale Magarsa Tafa

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Askale Magarsa Tafa

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Birth dateSep 27, 1984
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:21:31
#172 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:46
2019 season best
2:37:12
Apr 28, 2019 · Kraków (POL)
2019 season best
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:21:31 (#172 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:46, 2019 season best 2:37:12 (Apr 28, 2019, Kraków (POL)) · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2010
Marathon
2:24:39-Apr 25, 2010
↓
London (GBR)
2008
Semi
1:11:48-Mar 16, 2008
↑
Lisboa (POR)
2008
Marathon
2:21:31-Sep 28, 2008
↓
Berlin (GER)
2007
Marathon
2:25:07-Apr 15, 2007
↓
Paris (FRA)
2006
Semi
1:15:55-Sep 3, 2006
↑
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2006
25Kilometr
1:28:13-May 7, 2006-Berlin (GER)
2006
Marathon
2:27:57-Oct 8, 2006
↓
Milano (ITA)
2005
Marathon
2:28:27-Sep 25, 2005
↓
Berlin (GER)

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:41-Sep 21Rock 'n' Roll Montreal Marathon, Montréal
Marathon
2:37:12-Apr 28PZU Cracovia Marathon

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:04-Apr 17Łódź Marathon, Łódź

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:40-Nov 15Saitama Marathon, Saitama
Semi
1:15:52-May 23Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:14:28-May 10Tripoli Half Marathon, Tripoli
Marathon
2:29:37-Jan 23Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:09-Apr 13Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:34-Jun 10Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:25:29-Mar 18Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:35-Oct 9Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:25:24-Apr 17London Marathon, London

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:41-Nov 21New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Marathon
2:32:24-Oct 10Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:24:39-Apr 25London Marathon, London
Semi
1:10:46-Mar 21Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
Marathon
2:27:29-Jan 22Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:31-Sep 28Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:29:48-Apr 21Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi
1:11:48-Mar 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 18Dubai Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:01-Sep 2IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:38:01-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:25:07-Apr 15Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:27:19-Jan 12Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:57-Oct 8Milano Marathon, Milano
Semi
1:15:55-Sep 3Virginia Beach Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon
2:29:47-Jun 4San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
25Kilometr
1:28:13-May 7Berlin 25 km, Berlin
Marathon
2:31:46-Jan 15Tempe Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:27-Sep 25Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:32:34-Mar 13Roma Marathon, Roma

Honours

7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2011
🥉

London Marathon

Marathon

2010
🥈

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2008
5

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2008
🥇

Milano Marathon

Marathon

2006
🥉

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Askale Magarsa Tafa's Marathon personal best?

Askale Magarsa Tafa's Marathon personal best is 2:21:31, set on Sep 28, 2008 in Berlin (GER), #172 on the all-time list.

Which events does Askale Magarsa Tafa compete in?

Askale Magarsa Tafa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Askale Magarsa Tafa perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:37:12, set on Apr 28, 2019 in Kraków (POL).