Desta Burka

ETHWomen

Birth dateApr 17, 2001

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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.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:08:20

#334 all-time

5000 m

15:07.35

#487 all-time

2024 season best

1:08:20

Jan 28, 2024 · Osaka (JPN)

2024 season best

Last competition

Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

Jan 28, 2024 · 1:08:20

Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

Age

25 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:20 (#334 all-time), 5000 m 15:07.35 (#487 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

4:20.49

8:52.02

15:07.35

32:03.80

1:08:20

10Kilometr

32:03

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	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
2022	Semi	1:11:21	-	Dec 18, 2022	↑	Okayama (JPN)
2021	5000m	15:16.14	-	Dec 4, 2021	↑	NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021	Semi	1:09:31	-	Dec 19, 2021	↑	Okayama (JPN)
2020	3000m	9:16.17	-	Jul 15, 2020	↑	Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN)
2020	5000m	15:45.19	-	Jul 18, 2020	↑	Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose (JPN)
2020	10Kilometr	32:03	-	Dec 20, 2020	↑	Okayama (JPN)
2019	5000m	15:07.35	-	Jun 26, 2019	↑	Goleniow (POL)
2019	10Kilometr	32:05	-	Mar 3, 2019	↑	Int. 10 km
2019	Semi	1:11:59	-	Oct 6, 2019	↑	Trento Half Marathon
2018	5000m	15:36.3h	-	Apr 22, 2018	↑	Ethiopian Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:20	-	Jan 28	Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:10:16	-	Dec 17	The 42nd SANYO Ladies Road Race
5000m	15:34.21	-	Dec 7	Edion Distance Challenge, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
5000m	16:13.62	-	Sep 24	71st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m	15:38.92	-	May 14	67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
1500m	4:20.49	-	May 14	67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
1500m	4:20.49	-	May 13	67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m	15:31.95	-	May 4	34th Golden Games
10000m	32:24.20	-	Apr 22	71st Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:11:21	-	Dec 18	Sanyo Ladies Road Race, Okayama
5000m	15:16.63	-	Dec 10	Edion Distance Challenge
5000m	15:50.86	-	Oct 16	11th Japan Record Challenge and Sumitomo Electric Cup, Itami
10000m	32:03.80	-	Sep 24	70th All Japan Corporate Team Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu
10000m	32:03.80	-	Sep 23	70th All Japan Corporate Team Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu
3000m	8:52.02	-	Jul 9	Hokuren Distance Challenge, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
3000m	9:01.75	-	Jun 4	296th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
10000m	33:40.07	-	May 14	66th Chubu Corporate Teams T&F Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:09:31	-	Dec 19	Sanyo Ladies Road Race, Okayama
5000m	15:16.14	-	Dec 4	293th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m	15:19.17	-	Jul 17	Hokuren Distance Challenge, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
5000m	15:32.49	-	Apr 10	29th Kanakuri Memorial Meet
5000m	16:01.00	-	Mar 21	8th Satsumasendai City Spring Competition, Sports Park Stadium, Satsumasendai

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	32:03	-	Dec 20	Sanyo Women's Road Race, Okayama
5000m	16:04.47	-	Jul 26	1st Night Game Meeting, Prefectural Stadium, Isahaya
5000m	15:45.19	-	Jul 18	Hokuren Distance Challenge, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
3000m	9:16.17	-	Jul 15	Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletic Track, Abashiri

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:11:59	-	Oct 6	Trento Half Marathon
5000m	15:07.35	-	Jun 26	Bestseller Athletics Park, Goleniow
5000m	16:32.13	-	Apr 20	African U20 Championships, Abidjan
5000m	16:32.13	-	Apr 16	African U20 Championships, Abidjan
10Kilometr	32:05	-	Mar 3	Int. 10 km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:36.3HT	-	Apr 22	Ethiopian Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Desta Burka's Half Marathon personal best?

Desta Burka's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:20, set on Jan 28, 2024 in Osaka (JPN), #334 on the all-time list.

Which events does Desta Burka compete in?

Desta Burka competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Desta Burka perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 1:08:20, set on Jan 28, 2024 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka on Jan 28, 2024, 1:08:20.

Desta Burka

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions