Bizunesh Urgesa
- Born
- Jun 18, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
Bizunesh Urgesa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on June 18, 1989. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 2:08.69 in the 800m, 4:16.06 in the 1500m, 8:53.14 in the 3000m, 15:08.26 in the 5000m and 33:22.16 in the 10000m. She has earned 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 5000 m15:08.26
2017 season best2:40:37Mar 19, 2017 · Taipei City
Personal best · 3000 m8:53.14
As of Nov 12, 2026: 5000 m 15:08.26 (#506 all-time), 3000 m 8:53.14 (#805 all-time), 2017 season best 2:40:37 (Mar 19, 2017, Taipei City (TPE)) · 37 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:40:37 | – | Mar 19, 2017 | Taipei City (TPE) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:42:08 | – | Nov 27, 2016 | Firenze (ITA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:42:07 | – | Nov 8, 2015 | Beirut (LBN) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:30:00 | – | Jan 19, 2014 | Mumbai (IND) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:31:16 | – | Nov 17, 2013 | Istanbul (TUR) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:44:21 | – | Jun 10, 2012 | Lanzhou (CHN) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:32:28 | – | Jan 16, 2011 | Mumbai (IND) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 34:01 | – | Nov 21, 2010 | Addis Ababa (ETH) |