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Dejene Yirdawe

Dejene Yirdawe

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Birth dateAug 21, 1978
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:30
#917 all-time
20 Kilometres Road
58:22
2015 season best
2:15:12
Jan 25, 2015 · Marrakech (MAR)
2015 season best
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 20, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:15:12-Jan 25, 2015
↓
Marrakech (MAR)
2013
Marathon
2:09:55-Nov 17, 2013
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2010
20Kilometr
58:22-Mar 7, 2010
↑
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2010
Marathon
2:09:13-Oct 17, 2010
↓
Gongju (KOR)
2009
Marathon
2:08:30-Mar 15, 2009
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2008
Marathon
2:10:51-Oct 5, 2008
↓
Košice (SVK)
2007
Semi
1:03:51-Apr 21, 2007
↑
Bloemfontein (RSA)
2007
Marathon
2:11:08-Oct 29, 2007
↓
Dublin (IRL)
2006
20Kilometr
59:56-May 1, 2006
↑
Maroilles (FRA)
2006
Semi
1:04:55-May 8, 2006
↑
Trith-Saint-Léger (FRA)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:12-Jan 25Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:55-Nov 17Valencia Marathon, Valencia

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:13-Oct 17Gongju Dong-A Marathon, Gongju
20Kilometr
58:22-Mar 7Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn
Marathon
2:10:50-Jan 22Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:09-Aug 22IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:15:09-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:08:30-Mar 15-
Marathon
2:08:30-Mar 14Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:51-Oct 5Kosice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:14:11-Jan 13Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:08-Oct 29Dublin Marathon, Dublin
Semi
1:03:51-Apr 21Nedbank Half Marathon, Bloemfontein

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:55-May 8Trith Saint Léger Half Marathon, Trith-Saint-Léger
20Kilometr
59:56-May 1Maroilles 20 km, Maroilles

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dejene Yirdawe's Marathon personal best?

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

Which events does Dejene Yirdawe compete in?

Dejene Yirdawe competes in the Marathon and 20 Kilometres Road.

How did Dejene Yirdawe perform in 2015?

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