Birhanu Legese
EthiopiaActive- Born
- Sep 11, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Birhanu Legese is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 11, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:44.07 in the 1500m, 7:51.09 in the 3000m, 13:08.88 in the 5000m, 58:59 in the Semi and 2:02:48 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:02:48
2026 season best1:00:33Oct 18, 2026 · New Delhi
Personal best · Half Marathon58:59
Last competitionVedanta Delhi Half MarathonOct 18, 2026 · 1:00:33
As of Nov 2, 2026: Marathon 2:02:48 (#10 all-time), Half Marathon 58:59 (#58 all-time), 2026 season best 1:00:33 (Oct 18, 2026, New Delhi (IND)) · Last competition: Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 1:00:33 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:00:33 | – | Oct 18, 2026 | Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:00:54 | – | Oct 12, 2025 | Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:06:06 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 59:43 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:05:16 | – | Apr 14, 2024 | NN Marathon Rotterdam |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 28:46 | – | May 21, 2023 | TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru |
| 2023 | Semi | 58:59 | – | Feb 19, 2023 | Edreams Mitja Zurich Marato Barcelona, Barcelona |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:04:44 | – | Oct 15, 2023 | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |