Emeline Imanizabayo

RwandaRwandaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Half Marathon

Emeline Imanizabayo is a Rwanda middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1996. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.25 in the 1500m, 8:51.18 in the 3000m, 9:28.58 in the 3000m, 15:37.87 in the 5000m and 1:07:35 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Rwanda.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:35
2026 season best1:07:35Mar 8, 2026 · Lisboa
National record15:075 Kilometres Road
Last competitionAfrican Athletics ChampionshipsMay 12, 2026 · 15:46.62

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:07:35, 2026 season best 1:07:35 (Mar 8, 2026, Lisboa (POR)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 12, 2026, 15:46.62 · National record (5 Kilometres Road) · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTrier 2025Rwanda 1500 m all-time list4:11.251,117 pts––
3000mUtrecht 2025Rwanda 3000 m all-time list8:51.181,136 pts––
3000mIndoorGlasgow 20249:28.581,033 pts––
5000mBirmingham 2022Rwanda 5000 m all-time list15:37.871,091 pts–#335
SemiLisboa 2026Rwanda Half Marathon all-time list1:07:351,180 pts–#78
5KilometreNijmegen 202615:07–#24

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:07–Apr 18, 2026Seven Hills Record Run
20265000m 15:46.62–May 12, 2026African Athletics Championships
202610Kilometr 30:39–Apr 4, 2026Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2026Semi 1:07:35–Mar 8, 2026EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
20251500m 4:11.25–Sep 2, 202524. Volksbank Trier Eifel Flutlichtmeeting, Moselstadion, Trier
20252000m 6:19.9h–Apr 26, 2025Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
20253000m 9:40.4h–Apr 26, 2025Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
20255000m 16:01.50–Jul 19, 2025Rwandan Championships, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali
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Emeline Imanizabayo's Half Marathon personal best is 1:07:35, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Lisboa (POR).

Emeline Imanizabayo competes in the Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:07:35, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Lisboa (POR). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 12, 2026, 15:46.62.