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Desalegn Girma

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Birth dateApr 12, 2005
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Desalegn Girma is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 12, 2005. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 8:13.4h in the 3000m, 14:02.4h in the 5000m and 2:06:52 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:52
#412 all-time
2026 season best
2:09:50
Mar 22, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Wuxi Marathon
Mar 22, 2026 · 2:09:50
Wuxi Marathon
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:06:52 (#412 all-time), 2026 season best 2:09:50 (Mar 22, 2026) · Last competition: Wuxi Marathon, Mar 22, 2026, 2:09:50 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:09:50-Mar 22, 2026
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Wuxi Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:13:36-May 25, 2025
↓
Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
2024
Marathon
2:08:30-Sep 22, 2024
↓
Taiyuan Marathon
2022
3000m
8:13.4h-Mar 7, 2022-Assela (ETH)
2022
5000m
14:02.4h-Apr 2, 2022-Ethiopian Championships

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:50-Mar 22Wuxi Marathon
Marathon
2:10:43-Jan 16Doha Marathon by Ooredoo

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:27-Nov 2Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:13:36-May 25Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:06:52-Jan 12Dubai Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:30-Sep 22Taiyuan Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:02.4HT-Apr 2Ethiopian Championships
3000m
8:13.4HT-Mar 7Ethiopian U18 Championships, Assela

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Desalegn Girma's Marathon personal best?

Desalegn Girma's Marathon personal best is 2:06:52, set on Jan 12, 2025 in Dubai (UAE), #412 on the all-time list.

Which events does Desalegn Girma compete in?

Desalegn Girma competes in the Marathon.

How did Desalegn Girma perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:09:50, set on Mar 22, 2026. Last competition: Wuxi Marathon on Mar 22, 2026, 2:09:50.