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Fate Tola

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Fate Tola

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Birth dateOct 22, 1987
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Fate Tola is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 22, 1987. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 15:30.35 in the 5000m, 33:30.32 in the 10000m, 1:09:38 in the Semi, 2:25:14 in the Marathon and 15:25 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:14
#529 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
31:56
2018 season best
33:07
Jun 10, 2018 · Oelde (GER)
2018 season best
Last competition
Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf
Jun 10, 2018 · 33:07
Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:25:14 (#529 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 31:56, 2018 season best 33:07 (Jun 10, 2018, Oelde (GER)) · Last competition: Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Jun 10, 2018, 33:07 · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
10Kilometr
33:07-Jun 10, 2018
↑
Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf
2017
10Kilometr
32:47-Apr 30, 2017
↑
Würzburg (GER)
2017
Marathon
2:27:48-Apr 9, 2017
↑
Hannover (GER)
2016
5000m
15:30.35-Jun 19, 2016-Kassel (GER)
2016
10Kilometr
32:52-Jun 11, 2016
↑
Oelde (GER)
2016
Semi
1:09:51-Mar 26, 2016
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2016
Marathon
2:25:42-Oct 30, 2016
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2015
10Kilometr
31:56-Sep 6, 2015
↑
Bad Liebenzell (GER)
2015
10000m
33:30.32-May 2, 2015-Ohrdruf (GER)
2015
Semi
1:13:40-Mar 8, 2015
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2015
Marathon
2:28:24-Sep 27, 2015
↑
Berlin (GER)
2012
10Kilometr
32:03-Jun 8, 2012
↑
Oelde (GER)
2012
Marathon
2:25:14-Sep 30, 2012
↑
Berlin (GER)
2011
10Kilometr
32:19-Jun 10, 2011
↑
Oelde (GER)
2011
Semi
1:11:40-Apr 3, 2011
↓
Berlin (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:26:21-Apr 17, 2011
↑
Wien (AUT)
2010
5Kilometre
15:25-Jun 20, 2010-Kassel (GER)
2010
10Kilometr
32:04-Apr 3, 2010
↑
Paderborn (GER)
2010
Semi
1:09:38-Oct 16, 2010
↓
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
2010
Marathon
2:28:22-Nov 14, 2010
↑
Torino (ITA)
2009
Marathon
2:35:22-Oct 25, 2009
↑
Ljubljana (SLO)
2008
10Kilometr
34:09-Nov 23, 2008
↑
Addis Ababa (ETH)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:07-Jun 10Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf
10Kilometr
33:49-May 26Berlin Frauenlauf, Berlin

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:12-Oct 29Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:33:39-Aug 6IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:33:39-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
10Kilometr
32:47-Apr 30Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
Marathon
2:27:48-Apr 9Hannover Marathon, Hannover

2016

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:42-Oct 30Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
5000m
15:43.30-Jul 9European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
5000m
15:30.35-Jun 19German Championships, Kassel
10Kilometr
32:52-Jun 11Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
5000m
15:43.06-Jun 5Wilhelmshaven Regional Championships, Wilhelmshaven
Marathon
2:34:38-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi
1:09:51-Mar 26Paderborn Half Marathon, Paderborn

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:24-Sep 27Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10Kilometr
31:56-Sep 6German 10km Championships, Bad Liebenzell
10Kilometr
32:57-Jun 12Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
10000m
33:30.32-May 2German 10,000m Championships, Ohrdruf
Marathon
2:34:43-Apr 12Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Semi
1:13:40-Mar 8Frankfurt Half Marathon, Frankfurt

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:14-Sep 30Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10Kilometr
32:21-Aug 4Berlin City-Nacht, Berlin
10Kilometr
32:03-Jun 8Oelder Sparkassen-Citylauf, Oelde
Marathon
2:26:39-Apr 15Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:18-Oct 30Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
10Kilometr
32:19-Jun 10Oelder Sparkassen-Citylauf, Oelde
Marathon
2:26:21-Apr 17Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Semi
1:11:40-Apr 3Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:22-Nov 14Torino Marathon, Torino
Semi
1:09:38-Oct 16IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
5Kilometre
15:25-Jun 20Kassel Citylauf, Kassel
10Kilometr
32:25-Jun 4Oelder Sparkassen-Citylauf, Oelde
10Kilometr
32:04-Apr 3Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn
Marathon
2:28:58-Mar 21Roma Marathon, Roma

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:22-Oct 25Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:36:54-Apr 12Thessaloniki Alexander the Great Marathon, Thessaloniki

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:09-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa

Honours

8

European Athletics Championships

5000 Metres

2016
7

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2016
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German Championships

5000 Metres

2016
8

European Athletics Championships

5000 Metres

2016
5

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2012
7

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fate Tola's Marathon personal best?

Fate Tola's Marathon personal best is 2:25:14, set on Sep 30, 2012 in Berlin (GER), #529 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fate Tola compete in?

Fate Tola competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Fate Tola perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 33:07, set on Jun 10, 2018 in Oelde (GER). Last competition: Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf on Jun 10, 2018, 33:07.