Bizunesh Deba

Born
Sep 8, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Bizunesh Deba is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 8, 1987. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 15:52.33 in the 5000m, 1:08:59 in the Semi, 2:19:59 in the Marathon, 15:52 in the 5Kilometre and 50:46 in the 15Kilometr. 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 · Marathon2:19:59
2020 season best2:26:59Jan 24, 2020 · Dubai
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:59
Last competitionStandard Chartered Dubai MarathonJan 24, 2020 · 2:26:59

As of Nov 5, 2026: Marathon 2:19:59 (#303 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:59 (#487 all-time), 2020 season best 2:26:59 (Jan 24, 2020, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Jan 24, 2020, 2:26:59 · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNobeoka 2004Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:52.331,064 pts–
5KilometreNY 201015:52–
15KilometrNY 200950:46–
10KilometrGA 201032:10–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020Marathon 2:26:59–Jan 24, 2020Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
201810Kilometr 33:21–Jun 24, 2018Boston B.A.A. 10K
201710Kilometr 33:36–Jun 25, 2017Boston, MA (USA)
201715Kilometr 50:55–Jul 9, 2017Utica, NY (USA)
2017Semi 1:11:43–Sep 17, 2017–
2017Marathon 2:30:58–Apr 17, 2017Boston, MA (USA)
201610Kilometr 33:25–Jun 26, 2016Boston, MA (USA)
2016Semi 1:14:39–Mar 20, 2016New York, NY (USA)
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Bizunesh Deba's Marathon personal best is 2:19:59, set on Apr 21, 2014 in Boston, MA (USA), #303 on the all-time list.

Bizunesh Deba competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2020 season best: 2:26:59, set on Jan 24, 2020 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on Jan 24, 2020, 2:26:59.