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Birhanu Gedefa

Birhanu Gedefa

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Birth dateMar 16, 1984
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Birhanu Gedefa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on March 16, 1984. He competes primarily in the Marathon, 15Kilometr and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 2:08:03 in the Marathon, 44:54 in the 15Kilometr and 29:46 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:03
#756 all-time
2020 season best
2:28:08
Feb 21, 2020 · Muscat (OMA)
2020 season best
Last competition
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
Feb 21, 2020 · 2:28:08
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:08:03 (#756 all-time), 2020 season best 2:28:08 (Feb 21, 2020, Muscat (OMA)) · Last competition: Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, Feb 21, 2020, 2:28:08 · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
Marathon
2:28:08-Feb 21, 2020
↓
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
2016
Marathon
2:11:53-Jan 17, 2016
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2015
Marathon
2:08:03-Jan 18, 2015
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2014
Marathon
2:16:09-Jan 24, 2014
↓
Dubai (UAE)
2013
10Kilometr
29:46-May 27, 2013
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2013
Marathon
2:15:21-Jan 13, 2013
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
2012
10Kilometr
30:06-May 28, 2012
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2012
15Kilometr
44:54-Jul 8, 2012-Utica, NY (USA)
2012
Marathon
2:11:30-Mar 18, 2012
↓
Roma (ITA)
2011
10Kilometr
29:47-Dec 31, 2011
↑
Luanda (ANG)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:08-Feb 21Al Mouj Muscat Marathon

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:51-Nov 13Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:11:53-Jan 17Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:18-Sep 20Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:08:03-Jan 18Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:09-Jan 24Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:10-Nov 10Beirut Marathon, Beirut
10Kilometr
29:46-May 27Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:15:21-Jan 13Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:54-Jul 8Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr
30:21-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
30:06-May 28Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:11:30-Mar 18Roma Marathon, Roma

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:47-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de Săo Silvestre, Luanda

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Birhanu Gedefa's Marathon personal best?

Birhanu Gedefa's Marathon personal best is 2:08:03, set on Jan 18, 2015 in Houston, TX (USA), #756 on the all-time list.

Which events does Birhanu Gedefa compete in?

Birhanu Gedefa competes in the Marathon.

How did Birhanu Gedefa perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 2:28:08, set on Feb 21, 2020 in Muscat (OMA). Last competition: Al Mouj Muscat Marathon on Feb 21, 2020, 2:28:08.