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Chimdessa Debele

Chimdessa Debele

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Birth dateSep 13, 2003
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Chimdessa Debele is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 13, 2003. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:59.9h in the 5000m, 27:46.38 in the 10000m, 59:28 in the Semi, 2:04:44 in the Marathon and 27:10 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:04:44
#82 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
27:10
2026 season best
2:04:46
Aug 30, 2026 · Daegu (KOR)
2026 season best
Last competition
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:04:46
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:04:44 (#82 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:10, 2026 season best 2:04:46 (Aug 30, 2026, Daegu (KOR)) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:04:46 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:59.9HT
27:46.38
#721 all-time
59:28
#145 all-time
2:04:44
#82 all-time
27:10

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:04:46-Aug 30, 2026
↓
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
2025
10Kilometr
28:41-Nov 23, 2025
↓
Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km
2025
Semi
59:28-Feb 1, 2025
↑
Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah
2025
Marathon
2:05:26-Apr 13, 2025
↓
NN Marathon Rotterdam
2024
10Kilometr
27:27-Apr 27, 2024
↓
adizero Road to Records
2024
10000m
28:20.76-Jun 14, 2024
↑
Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
2024
CrossCount
29:05-Mar 30, 2024
↑
45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2024
Semi
1:00:23-Feb 11, 2024
↑
eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, Barcelona
2024
Marathon
2:04:44-Dec 1, 2024
↓
Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2023
10Kilometr
27:24-Nov 18, 2023
↓
Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2023
10000m
27:55.30-Jun 23, 2023
↑
Ethiopian 10,000m Trial
2023
CrossCount
30:13-Feb 18, 2023
↑
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2023
Semi
1:01:27-Oct 8, 2023
↑
Runkara International Half Marathon
2022
5000m
13:59.9h-Apr 2, 2022-Ethiopian Championships
2022
10Kilometr
27:10-Jan 9, 2022
↓
10K Valencia Ibercaja
2022
10000m
27:46.38-Jun 5, 2022
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2022
Semi
1:00:18-Oct 2, 2022
↑
Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon
2021
10Kilometr
27:14-Nov 6, 2021
↓
10km de Lille
2021
Semi
1:00:15-Oct 3, 2021
↑
Trento (ITA)
2019
10000m
29:28.9h-May 7, 2019
↑
Ethiopian Championships

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:04:46-Aug 30TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Marathon
2:08:12-Feb 22Daegu Marathon

2025

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:41-Nov 23Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km
Marathon
2:06:57-Sep 21BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:05:26-Apr 13NN Marathon Rotterdam
Semi
59:28-Feb 1Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2024

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:04:44-Dec 1Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
10Kilometr
28:44-Sep 7Birell 10K Race
10000m
28:20.76-Jun 14Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
10Kilometr
27:27-Apr 27adizero Road to Records
CrossCount
29:05-Mar 3045th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
Semi
1:00:23-Feb 11eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, Barcelona

2023

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:24-Nov 18Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
Semi
1:01:27-Oct 8Runkara International Half Marathon
10Kilometr
29:01-Sep 17Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
10000m
27:55.30-Jun 23Ethiopian 10,000m Trial
10Kilometr
28:48-May 21TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru
10Kilometr
27:29-Apr 29adizero Road to Records
10Kilometr
28:55-Apr 810KM Port Gentil
CrossCount
30:13-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:25-Nov 610K Alcobendas, Alcobendas
Semi
1:00:18-Oct 2Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon
10000m
29:22.74-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
29:22.74-Jun 8African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
27:46.38-Jun 5Ethiopian Trials Men, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
13:59.9HT-Apr 2Ethiopian Championships
10Kilometr
27:23-Mar 1910km Villa de Laredo, Laredo
10Kilometr
27:10-Jan 910K Valencia Ibercaja

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:14-Nov 610km de Lille
Semi
1:00:15-Oct 3Trento Half Marathon, Trento

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:28.9HT-May 11Ethiopian Championships
10000m
29:28.9HT-May 7Ethiopian Championships

Honours

🥉

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2025
F

44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

2023
🥈

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
🥈

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chimdessa Debele's Marathon personal best?

Chimdessa Debele's Marathon personal best is 2:04:44, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Valencia (ESP), #82 on the all-time list.

Which events does Chimdessa Debele compete in?

Chimdessa Debele competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Chimdessa Debele perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:04:46, set on Aug 30, 2026 in Daegu (KOR). Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS on Aug 30, 2026, 2:04:46.