Dejene Yirdawe

Dejene Yirdawe

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Aug 21, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
Marathon · 20 Kilometres Road

Dejene Yirdawe is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on August 21, 1978. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 20Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:03:51 in the Semi, 2:08:30 in the Marathon and 58:22 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:30
#917 all-time
2015 season best2:15:12Jan 25, 2015 · Marrakech
2015 season best
Personal best · 20 Kilometres Road58:22

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:30 (#917 all-time), 20 Kilometres Road 58:22, 2015 season best 2:15:12 (Jan 25, 2015, Marrakech (MAR)) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiBloemfontein 2007Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:03:511,037 pts–
MarathonSeoul 2009Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:08:301,158 pts#917
20KilometrAlphen aan den Rijn 201058:22–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015Marathon 2:15:12–Jan 25, 2015Marrakech (MAR)
2013Marathon 2:09:55–Nov 17, 2013Valencia (ESP)
201020Kilometr 58:22–Mar 7, 2010Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2010Marathon 2:09:13–Oct 17, 2010Gongju (KOR)
2009Marathon 2:08:30–Mar 15, 2009Seoul (KOR)
2008Marathon 2:10:51–Oct 5, 2008Košice (SVK)
2007Semi 1:03:51–Apr 21, 2007Bloemfontein (RSA)
2007Marathon 2:11:08–Oct 29, 2007Dublin (IRL)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Dejene Yirdawe's Marathon personal best is 2:08:30, set on Mar 14, 2009 in Seoul (KOR), #917 on the all-time list.

Dejene Yirdawe competes in the Marathon and 20 Kilometres Road.

2015 season best: 2:15:12, set on Jan 25, 2015 in Marrakech (MAR).