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Belayneh Dinsamo

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Belayneh Dinsamo

ETHETHMen
Birth dateJun 28, 1965
Height1.68 m
Weight62 kg

Belayneh Densamo (born 28 June 1965) is an Ethiopian former long-distance runner, and a long-period world record holder for the marathon discipline. He held the world record for 10 years (1988-1998).

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:50
#405 all-time
1999 season best
2:18:47
Jun 19, 1999 · Duluth, MN (USA)
1999 season best
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:06:50 (#405 all-time), 1999 season best 2:18:47 (Jun 19, 1999, Duluth, MN (USA)) · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
Marathon
2:18:47-Jun 19, 1999
↓
Duluth, MN (USA)
1996
Marathon
2:10:30-Apr 28, 1996
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1995
20Kilometr
1:02:45-Mar 11, 1995-Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
1993
Marathon
2:12:11-Oct 17, 1993
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1991
Marathon
2:11:34-Apr 21, 1991
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1990
Marathon
2:11:32-Feb 12, 1990
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1989
Marathon
2:08:39-Apr 16, 1989
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1988
Marathon
2:06:50-Apr 17, 1988
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
1987
Marathon
2:11:59-Dec 6, 1987
↓
Fukuoka (JPN)
1986
Marathon
2:08:29-Feb 9, 1986
↓
Tokyo (JPN)

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:47-Jun 19Duluth Marathon, Duluth, MN

1996

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:25-Dec 1Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
DNF-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:10:30-Apr 28Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Marathon
2:12:27-Jan 14Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:02:45-Mar 1120 km, Alphen aan den Rijn

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:11-Oct 17Beijing Marathon, Beijing

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:34-Apr 21Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:35-Dec 2Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:11:32-Feb 12Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:42-Nov 5New York Marathon
Marathon
2:08:39-Apr 16Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:09-Dec 4Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:06:50-Apr 17Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Marathon
2:12:23-Mar 12Arusha Marathon, Arusha

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:59-Dec 6Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:12:58-Apr 18Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:42-Jul 6Moskva Goodwill Games, Moskva
Marathon
2:09:09-Apr 19Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Marathon
2:08:29-Feb 9Tokyo

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Belayneh Dinsamo's Marathon personal best?

Belayneh Dinsamo's Marathon personal best is 2:06:50, set on Apr 17, 1988 in Rotterdam (NED), #405 on the all-time list.

Which events does Belayneh Dinsamo compete in?

Belayneh Dinsamo competes in the Marathon.

How did Belayneh Dinsamo perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 2:18:47, set on Jun 19, 1999 in Duluth, MN (USA).