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Derebe Godan Gebesa

Derebe Godan Gebesa

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Birth dateMar 13, 1988
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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.

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

As of Sep 29, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Marathon
2:39:40-Jan 15, 2017
↓
Mumbai (IND)
2015
Marathon
2:35:21-Oct 25, 2015
↓
Venezia (ITA)
2014
Marathon
2:32:50-Nov 2, 2014
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2013
Marathon
2:41:12-Dec 1, 2013
↓
Singapore (SGP)
2012
Semi
1:13:16-Oct 6, 2012-IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
2012
Marathon
2:27:32-Nov 18, 2012
↓
Torino (ITA)
2011
Marathon
2:32:22-Oct 9, 2011
↓
Carpi (ITA)
2009
5Kilometre
16:01-Mar 15, 2009-Addis Ababa (ETH)
2009
10Kilometr
35:33-May 31, 2009-Bengaluru (IND)
2009
Marathon
2:31:31-Apr 19, 2009
↓
Wien (AUT)
2006
1500m
4:37.29-May 31, 2006-Arnhem (NED)
2006
5000m
16:34.22-May 28, 2006-FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2006
CrossCount
20:56-Apr 2, 2006-34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:40-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:21-Oct 25Venice Marathon, Venezia

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:50-Nov 2Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:36:27-Apr 6Paris Marathon, Paris

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:12-Dec 1Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:32-Nov 18Torino Marathon, Torino
Semi
1:13:16-Oct 6IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
Marathon
2:40:19-Jun 3Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm
Marathon
2:28:52-Mar 18Chongqing Marathon, Chongqing

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:22-Oct 9Carpi Marathon Memorial Enzo Ferrari, Carpi
Marathon
2:33:30-Feb 13Sevilla Marathon, Sevilla

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:45-Oct 18Reims Marathon, Reims
10Kilometr
35:33-May 31Bangalore Sunfeast World 10km, Bengaluru
Marathon
2:31:31-Apr 19Vienna City Marathon, Wien
5Kilometre
16:01-Mar 15Confidence Women First, Addis Ababa

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:42.10-Jun 7Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd
1500m
4:37.29-May 31Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
5000m
16:34.22-May 28Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
CrossCount
20:56-Apr 134th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derebe Godan Gebesa's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Derebe Godan Gebesa compete in?

Derebe Godan Gebesa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Derebe Godan Gebesa perform in 2017?

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