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Balew Yihunle

Balew Yihunle

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Birth dateSep 21, 1998
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Balew Yihunle is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 21, 1998. He competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 1:01:59 in the Semi and 2:05:57 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:05:57
#292 all-time
2026 season best
2:05:57
Apr 26, 2026 · Hamburg (GER)
2026 season best
Last competition
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:11:58
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:05:57 (#292 all-time), 2026 season best 2:05:57 (Apr 26, 2026, Hamburg (GER)) · Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México, Aug 30, 2026, 2:11:58 · 27 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:01:59-Mar 22, 2026
↓
The 26th Incheon International Half Marathon, Incheon
2026
Marathon
2:05:57-Apr 26, 2026
↑
40. Haspa Marathon Hamburg
2025
Marathon
2:07:36-Jan 17, 2025
↑
Doha Marathon by Ooredoo
2024
Marathon
2:06:22-Mar 17, 2024
↑
Seoul Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:07:12-Nov 5, 2023
↑
JTBC Seoul Marathon, Seoul
2022
Marathon
2:07:27-Apr 3, 2022
↑
Daegu International Marathon
2021
Semi
1:01:22-Feb 21, 2021
↓
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2021
Marathon
2:09:38-Apr 11, 2021
↑
Izmir Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:07:26-Jan 24, 2020
↑
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:07:22-Oct 27, 2019
↑
Chosunilbo Chunchon Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:10:53-Dec 9, 2018
↑
Guangzhou Marathon

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:58-Aug 30Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Marathon
2:05:57-Apr 2640. Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Semi
1:01:59-Mar 22The 26th Incheon International Half Marathon, Incheon
Marathon
2:07:07-Jan 16Doha Marathon by Ooredoo

2025

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:08-Aug 31Harbin Marathon
Marathon
DNF-Jun 15Guiyang Marathon, Guiyang
Marathon
2:12:13-May 25Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:07:36-Jan 17Doha Marathon by Ooredoo

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:35-Nov 3-
Marathon
2:07:37-Nov 3JTBC Seoul Marathon
Marathon
2:06:22-Mar 17Seoul Marathon

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:12-Nov 5JTBC Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Marathon
2:11:41-Feb 11Riyadh Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:21-Oct 30Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Marathon
2:07:27-Apr 3Daegu International Marathon

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:09-Oct 17EDP Maratona de Lisboa
Marathon
2:09:38-Apr 11Izmir Marathon
Marathon
2:07:27-Apr 3-
Semi
1:01:22-Feb 21Dire Dawa Half Marathon, Dire Dawa

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:26-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:22-Oct 27Chosunilbo Chunchon Marathon
Marathon
2:10:22-Mar 24Beverly Wuxi Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:53-Dec 9Guangzhou Marathon

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Balew Yihunle's Marathon personal best?

Balew Yihunle's Marathon personal best is 2:05:57, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Hamburg (GER), #292 on the all-time list.

Which events does Balew Yihunle compete in?

Balew Yihunle competes in the Marathon.

How did Balew Yihunle perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:05:57, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Hamburg (GER). Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México on Aug 30, 2026, 2:11:58.