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Bezunesh Bekele
- Born
- Jan 29, 1983 (43 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 000 m
Bezunesh Bekele is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 29, 1983. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 8:52.08 in the 3000m, 15:02.48 in the 5000m, 31:10.68 in the 10000m, 1:08:07 in the Semi and 2:20:30 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:20:30
2013 season best2:34:19Feb 24, 2013 · Tokyo
Personal best · 10 000 m31:10.68
As of Nov 2, 2026: Marathon 2:20:30 (#115 all-time), 10 000 m 31:10.68 (#214 all-time), 2013 season best 2:34:19 (Feb 24, 2013, Tokyo (JPN)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:34:19 | – | Feb 24, 2013 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2012 | 10MilesRoa | 51:45 | – | Sep 23, 2012 | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:09:09 | – | Sep 2, 2012 | Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:20:30 | – | Jan 27, 2012 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:09:08 | – | Nov 27, 2011 | New Delhi (IND) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:29:21 | – | Aug 27, 2011 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 32:05 | – | Jul 4, 2010 | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2010 | 15Kilometr | 49:53 | – | Jul 11, 2010 | Utica, NY (USA) |