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Dinknesh Mekash Tefera

Dinknesh Mekash Tefera

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Birth dateSep 11, 1985
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Dinknesh Mekash Tefera is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1985. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 33:38.59 in the 10000m, 1:13:19 in the Semi, 2:23:12 in the Marathon and 34:02 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:12
#286 all-time
2021 season best
2:25:00
Oct 3, 2021 · Košice (SVK)
2021 season best
Last competition
Košice Peace Marathon
Oct 3, 2021 · 2:25:00
Košice Peace Marathon
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:23:12 (#286 all-time), 2021 season best 2:25:00 (Oct 3, 2021, Košice (SVK)) · Last competition: Košice Peace Marathon, Oct 3, 2021, 2:25:00 · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
Marathon
2:25:00-Oct 3, 2021
↑
Košice Peace Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:26:47-Nov 24, 2019
↑
Asics Firenze Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:36:44-Jan 15, 2017
↑
Mumbai (IND)
2016
Marathon
2:28:11-Apr 3, 2016
↑
Paris (FRA)
2015
Semi
1:13:19-Sep 6, 2015
↑
Luanda (ANG)
2015
Marathon
2:23:12-Oct 25, 2015
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2014
10000m
33:38.59-Jun 10, 2014-Addis Abeba (ETH)
2014
10Kilometr
34:48-Nov 23, 2014
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2014
Marathon
2:27:29-May 4, 2014
↑
Hamburg (GER)
2013
Marathon
2:25:09-Apr 7, 2013
↑
Paris (FRA)
2012
10Kilometr
34:02-Nov 25, 2012
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2012
Marathon
2:29:56-Apr 29, 2012
↑
Hamburg (GER)
2011
Semi
1:14:27-Sep 4, 2011
↑
Glasgow (GBR)
2011
Marathon
2:34:44-Mar 20, 2011
↑
Roma (ITA)
2010
Marathon
2:46:39-Oct 3, 2010
↑
Inverness (GBR)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:00-Oct 3Košice Peace Marathon

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:47-Nov 24Asics Firenze Marathon
Marathon
2:30:22-May 19Telnor Copenhagen Marathon, Copenhagen
Marathon
2:36:31-Jan 20Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:44-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:01-Jun 12Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:28:11-Apr 3Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:28:19-Jan 22Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:12-Oct 25Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:13:19-Sep 6Luanda Half Marathon, Luanda
Marathon
2:29:44-Apr 5Daegu Marathon, Daegu
Marathon
2:30:00-Jan 18Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:48-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:29:39-Sep 20Marathon, Hengshui
10000m
33:38.59-Jun 10Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:27:29-May 4Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Marathon
2:28:08-Jan 19Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:09-Apr 7Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:28:46-Jan 20Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:02-Nov 25Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:30:31-Oct 14Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Marathon
2:29:56-Apr 29Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:27-Sep 4Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
Marathon
2:38:04-May 22Riga Nordea Marathon, Riga
Marathon
2:34:44-Mar 20Roma Marathon, Roma

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:39-Oct 3Inverness Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Inverness

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dinknesh Mekash Tefera's Marathon personal best?

Dinknesh Mekash Tefera's Marathon personal best is 2:23:12, set on Oct 25, 2015 in Frankfurt (GER), #286 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dinknesh Mekash Tefera compete in?

Dinknesh Mekash Tefera competes in the Marathon.

How did Dinknesh Mekash Tefera perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 2:25:00, set on Oct 3, 2021 in Košice (SVK). Last competition: Košice Peace Marathon on Oct 3, 2021, 2:25:00.