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Fantu Jimma

Fantu Jimma

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateSep 11, 1987
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Fantu Jimma is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1987. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:11:46 in the Semi, 2:22:52 in the Marathon and 32:22 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:22:52
#253 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:22
2022 season best
2:22:52
Apr 3, 2022 · Paris (FRA)
2022 season best
Last competition
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong
Feb 12, 2023 · DQ
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Marathon 2:22:52 (#253 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:22, 2022 season best 2:22:52 (Apr 3, 2022, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong, Feb 12, 2023, DQ · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
Marathon
2:22:52-Apr 3, 2022
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
2021
Marathon
2:26:21-Oct 17, 2021
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2019
Semi
1:11:46-Oct 13, 2019
↑
Changzhou West Taihu Lake Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:28:25-Apr 14, 2019
↑
Dongfeng Renault Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan
2018
Marathon
2:30:10-Jan 21, 2018
↑
Hong Kong Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:31:25-Sep 17, 2017
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2016
Marathon
2:26:53-Jan 2, 2016
↑
Xiamen (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:26:14-Jan 23, 2015
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2014
Semi
1:12:24-Feb 23, 2014
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2014
Marathon
2:27:31-May 11, 2014
↑
Praha (CZE)
2013
10Kilometr
32:22-Jun 22, 2013-Langueux (FRA)
2013
Marathon
2:28:03-Apr 7, 2013
↑
Paris (FRA)
2012
Marathon
2:30:53-Apr 29, 2012
↑
Düsseldorf (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:30:25-Oct 23, 2011
↑
Venezia (ITA)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DQ-Feb 12Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong
Marathon
DQ-Jan 20Ooredoo Doha Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:16-Sep 18Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:22:52-Apr 3Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:21-Oct 17Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
Marathon
2:32:31-Jan 10Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:15-Nov 17Shanghai International Marathon
Semi
1:11:46-Oct 13Changzhou West Taihu Lake Half Marathon
Marathon
2:30:49-Jun 2Bank of Lanzhou Cup, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:28:25-Apr 14Dongfeng Renault Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan
Marathon
2:29:55-Jan 6Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:24-Aug 26Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México
Marathon
2:30:10-Jan 21Hong Kong Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:25-Sep 17Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town
Marathon
2:37:10-Apr 16Nagano Marathon, Nagano

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:32-May 8Dongying Yellow River Marathon, Dongying
Marathon
2:26:53-Jan 2Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:45-May 24Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
Marathon
2:26:14-Jan 23Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:24-Oct 19Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:27:31-May 11Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:12:24-Feb 23Addis Abeba Half Marathon, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:27:36-Jan 24Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:54-Sep 28Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
10Kilometr
32:22-Jun 22Langueux La Corrida de Langueux, Langueux
Marathon
2:28:03-Apr 7Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:30:22-Jan 20Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:50:48-Oct 28Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Marathon
2:30:53-Apr 29Düsseldorf Marathon, Düsseldorf
Marathon
2:34:27-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:25-Oct 23Venezia Marathon, Venezia

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fantu Jimma's Marathon personal best?

Fantu Jimma's Marathon personal best is 2:22:52, set on Apr 3, 2022 in Paris (FRA), #253 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fantu Jimma compete in?

Fantu Jimma competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Fantu Jimma perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 2:22:52, set on Apr 3, 2022 in Paris (FRA). Last competition: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong on Feb 12, 2023, DQ.