Belayneh Dinsamo

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Belayneh Dinsamo

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jun 28, 1965 (61 years old)
Events
Marathon
Height
1.68 m
Weight
62 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).

Personal best · Marathon2:06:50
#405 all-time
1999 season best2:18:47Jun 19, 1999 · Duluth, MN

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:06:50 (#405 all-time), 1999 season best 2:18:47 (Jun 19, 1999, Duluth, MN (USA)) · 61 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MarathonRotterdam 1988Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:06:501,188 pts#405
20KilometrAlphen aan den Rijn 19951:02:45–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1999Marathon 2:18:47–Jun 19, 1999Duluth, MN (USA)
1996Marathon 2:10:30–Apr 28, 1996Rotterdam (NED)
199520Kilometr 1:02:45–Mar 11, 1995Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
1993Marathon 2:12:11–Oct 17, 1993Beijing (CHN)
1991Marathon 2:11:34–Apr 21, 1991Rotterdam (NED)
1990Marathon 2:11:32–Feb 12, 1990Tokyo (JPN)
1989Marathon 2:08:39–Apr 16, 1989Rotterdam (NED)
1988Marathon 2:06:50–Apr 17, 1988Rotterdam (NED)

Media

Belayneh Dinsamo
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Belayneh Dinsamo competes in the Marathon.

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