Derebe Godan Gebesa

Derebe Godan Gebesa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Mar 13, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Derebe Godan Gebesa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on March 13, 1988. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 4:37.29 in the 1500m, 16:34.22 in the 5000m, 1:13:16 in the Semi, 2:27:32 in the Marathon and 16:01 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:32
#922 all-time
2017 season best2:39:40Jan 15, 2017 · Mumbai
2017 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:13:16

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:27:32 (#922 all-time), Half Marathon 1:13:16, 2017 season best 2:39:40 (Jan 15, 2017, Mumbai (IND)) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mArnhem 2006Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:37.29925 pts–
5000mHengelo 2006Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list16:34.22988 pts–
SemiKavarna 2012Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:13:161,064 pts–
MarathonTorino 2012Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:27:321,141 pts#922
5KilometreAddis Ababa 200916:01–
10KilometrBengaluru 200935:33–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Marathon 2:39:40–Jan 15, 2017Mumbai (IND)
2015Marathon 2:35:21–Oct 25, 2015Venezia (ITA)
2014Marathon 2:32:50–Nov 2, 2014Shanghai (CHN)
2013Marathon 2:41:12–Dec 1, 2013Singapore (SGP)
2012Semi 1:13:16–Oct 6, 2012IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
2012Marathon 2:27:32–Nov 18, 2012Torino (ITA)
2011Marathon 2:32:22–Oct 9, 2011Carpi (ITA)
20095Kilometre 16:01–Mar 15, 2009Addis Ababa (ETH)
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Derebe Godan Gebesa's Marathon personal best is 2:27:32, set on Nov 18, 2012 in Torino (ITA), #922 on the all-time list.

Derebe Godan Gebesa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2017 season best: 2:39:40, set on Jan 15, 2017 in Mumbai (IND).