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Deressa Chimsa

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Deressa Chimsa

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Birth dateNov 21, 1976
BirthplaceAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Deressa Chimsa Edae (born 21 November 1976) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. He represented Ethiopia in the event at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. His personal best of 2:05:42 hours was set at the 2012 Dubai Marathon. He won the Daegu Marathon in 2010.

Key facts
Marathon
2:05:42
#194 all-time
Half Marathon
1:00:51
#752 all-time
2015 season best
2:07:56
Apr 12, 2015 · Paris (FRA)
2015 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:05:42 (#194 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:51 (#752 all-time), 2015 season best 2:07:56 (Apr 12, 2015, Paris (FRA)) · 49 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:00:51
#752 all-time
2:05:42
#194 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:07:56-Apr 12, 2015
↑
Paris (FRA)
2014
Marathon
2:07:40-Feb 23, 2014
↑
Tokyo Marathon
2013
Marathon
2:07:05-Oct 20, 2013
↑
Toronto (CAN)
2012
Semi
1:00:51-Oct 6, 2012
↑
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
2012
Marathon
2:05:42-Jan 27, 2012
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2011
Marathon
2:07:39-Apr 18, 2011
↑
Boston Marathon
2010
Semi
1:02:22-Nov 21, 2010
↑
New Delhi (IND)
2010
Marathon
2:08:45-Apr 11, 2010
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2009
Marathon
2:07:54-Jan 16, 2009
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2008
Marathon
2:10:16-Jan 18, 2008
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2007
Marathon
2:15:58-Apr 29, 2007
↑
Brescia (ITA)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:56-Apr 12Paris Marathon, Paris

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:08-Nov 23Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:07:40-Feb 23Tokyo Marathon

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:05-Oct 20Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:52-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:00:51-Oct 6IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
Marathon
2:06:25-May 13Praha Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:05:42-Jan 27Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:39-Apr 18Boston Marathon
Marathon
2:09:08-Jan 21Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:22-Nov 21New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Marathon
2:08:45-Apr 11Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:07:54-Jan 16Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:04-Oct 12Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Marathon
2:10:16-Jan 18Dubai Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:45-Dec 2Milano Marathon, Milano
Marathon
2:15:58-Apr 29Brescia Marathon, Brescia

Honours

7

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2014
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IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2012
8

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Deressa Chimsa's Marathon personal best?

Deressa Chimsa's Marathon personal best is 2:05:42, set on Jan 27, 2012 in Dubai (UAE), #194 on the all-time list.

Which events does Deressa Chimsa compete in?

Deressa Chimsa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Deressa Chimsa perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:07:56, set on Apr 12, 2015 in Paris (FRA).