Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Elvan Abeylegesse
- Born
- Sep 11, 1982 (44 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 000 m
Elvan Abeylegesse is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on September 11, 1982. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 3:58.28 in the 1500m, 8:31.94 in the 3000m, 14:24.68 in the 5000m, 30:21.67 in the 10000m and 1:07:07 in the Semi. She has earned 13 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.
Personal best · 5000 m14:24.68
2018 season best1:12:27May 13, 2018 · Bucureşti
National record8:31.943000 m
Personal best · 10 000 m30:21.67
As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 14:24.68 (#27 all-time), 10 000 m 30:21.67 (#48 all-time), 2018 season best 1:12:27 (May 13, 2018, Bucureşti (ROU)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Sep 27, 2019, DNF · National record (3000 m) · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Semi | 1:12:27 | – | May 13, 2018 | Bucuresti Half Marathon, Bucureşti |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:32:23 | – | Nov 11, 2018 | Istanbul Marathon |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:15:58 | – | Mar 29, 2014 | IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:29:46 | – | Aug 16, 2014 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | 3000m | 9:13.78 | – | May 25, 2013 | Vila Real de Santo António (POR) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 15:55.05 | – | May 26, 2013 | Vila Real de Santo António (POR) |
| 2013 | 10000m | 32:59.30 | – | Jun 26, 2013 | Mersin (TUR) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:10:32 | – | Apr 21, 2013 | Nice (FRA) |