Desta Burka
- Born
- Apr 17, 2001 (25 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 5000 m
Desta Burka is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on April 17, 2001. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:20.49 in the 1500m, 8:52.02 in the 3000m, 15:07.35 in the 5000m, 32:03.80 in the 10000m and 1:08:20 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:20
2024 season best1:08:20Jan 28, 2024 · Osaka
Personal best · 5000 m15:07.35
Last competitionOsaka Half Marathon, OsakaJan 28, 2024 · 1:08:20
As of Nov 14, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:20 (#334 all-time), 5000 m 15:07.35 (#483 all-time), 2024 season best 1:08:20 (Jan 28, 2024, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka, Jan 28, 2024, 1:08:20 · 25 years old
Personal bests
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10KilometrOkayama 202032:03–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Semi | 1:08:20 | – | Jan 28, 2024 | Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:20.49 | – | May 13, 2023 | 67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:31.95 | – | May 4, 2023 | 34th Golden Games |
| 2023 | 10000m | 32:24.20 | – | Apr 22, 2023 | 71st Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:10:16 | – | Dec 17, 2023 | The 42nd SANYO Ladies Road Race |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:52.02 | – | Jul 9, 2022 | Municipal Stadium, Kitami (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:16.63 | – | Dec 10, 2022 | Edion Distance Challenge |
| 2022 | 10000m | 32:03.80 | – | Sep 23, 2022 | 70th All Japan Corporate Team Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu |