Dereje Chekole
IsraelActive- Born
- Jul 13, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road
Dereje Chekole is a Israel middle-distance runner, born on July 13, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:48.15 in the 1500m, 8:03.01 in the 3000m, 13:20.79 in the 5000m, 28:11.38 in the 10000m and 1:00:40 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Israel.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:40
2026 season best1:00:40Mar 8, 2026 · Lisboa
National record27:4310 Kilometres Road
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:43
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:40, 10 Kilometres Road 27:43, 2026 season best 1:00:40 (Mar 8, 2026, Lisboa (POR)) · Last competition: Israeli League Cup, Jun 10, 2026, 14:02.08 · National record (10 Kilometres Road) · 26 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:02.08 | – | Jun 10, 2026 | Israeli League Cup |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 27:43 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:00:40 | – | Mar 8, 2026 | EDP Lisbon Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:54.14 | – | Jul 30, 2025 | Israeli Championships |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:20.79 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:19.24 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | Israeli 10,000m Championships |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:34 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | European Running Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:50.71 | – | Jul 13, 2024 | Moore-Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |