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Fekadu Degefu
ETHMenBirth dateJan 1, 1974
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Fekadu Degefu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1974. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 13:49.26 in the 5000m, 1:02:14 in the Semi, 2:11:33 in the Marathon, 44:52 in the 15Kilometr and 28:44 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Key facts
20 Kilometres Road
58:16
Marathon
2:11:33
Age
52 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 20 Kilometres Road 58:16, Marathon 2:11:33, 2015 season best 2:18:45 (Oct 25, 2015) · 52 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:18:45 | - | Oct 25, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:18:27 | - | May 8, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:14:16 | - | Jan 13, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 10MilesRoa | 51:38 | - | Oct 8, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:03:27 | - | Sep 17, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:15:26 | - | Apr 28, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:02:14 | - | Oct 2, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:12:45 | - | Oct 23, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:19:15 | - | Oct 10, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:13:57 | - | Apr 13, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 28:44 | - | Mar 31, 2002 | - | - |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 44:52 | - | May 1, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | Semi | 1:03:26 | - | Apr 28, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:12:57 | - | Apr 7, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:02:26 | - | Nov 4, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:12:09 | - | Mar 18, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:12:49 | - | Oct 15, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 20Kilometr | 58:16 | - | Oct 17, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | Semi | 1:02:16 | - | Oct 3, 1999 | ↓ | Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 1999 | Marathon | 2:11:33 | - | Oct 24, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 10MilesRoa | 47:47 | - | Oct 5, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | Semi | 1:02:41 | - | Sep 14, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | 10MilesRoa | 47:14 | - | Oct 6, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | 15Kilometr | 47:02 | - | Dec 31, 1995 | ↑ | - |
| 1995 | 10MilesRoa | 47:38 | - | Aug 27, 1995 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:00 | - | Oct 15, 1995 | ↑ | - |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 34:15 | - | Mar 28, 1993 | - | - |
| 1992 | 10MilesRoa | 47:33 | - | Sep 6, 1992 | ↓ | - |
| 1991 | 5000m | 13:49.26 | - | Jun 22, 1991 | - | - |
2015
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:18:45 | - | Oct 25 | Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt |
2011
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:18:27 | - | May 8 | Hannover Marathon, Hannover |
2007
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:24:39 | - | Jun 3 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA |
Marathon | 2:14:16 | - | Jan 13 | Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ |
2006
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:08:27 | - | Nov 23 | Atlanta Half Marathon, Atlanta, GA |
10MilesRoa | 51:38 | - | Oct 8 | Washington Army Ten Miler, Washington, DC |
Semi | 1:03:27 | - | Sep 17 | Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA |
Marathon | 2:15:26 | - | Apr 28 | Nashville Country Music Marathon, Nashville, TN |
2005
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:12:45 | - | Oct 23 | Reims Marathon, Reims |
Semi | 1:02:14 | - | Oct 2 | St-Denis International Half Marathon, St-Denis |
Marathon | 2:22:34 | - | Apr 29 | Nashville Country Music Marathon, Nashville, TN |
2004
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:19:15 | - | Oct 10 | Beirut International Marathon, Beirut |
Marathon | 2:20:25 | - | Apr 25 | Essen Marathon, Essen |
2003
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:17:43 | - | Oct 19 | Beirut Marathon, Beirut |
Marathon | 2:17:04 | - | Jun 1 | San Diego Marathon, San Diego, CA |
Marathon | 2:13:57 | - | Apr 13 | Swiss Marathon Championships, Zürich |
Marathon | 2:15:00 | - | Jan 10 | Dubai Marathon, Dubai |
2002
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:14:58 | - | Oct 13 | Beijing Marathon, Beijing |
10Kilometr | 29:51 | - | May 9 | Pierrefittes 10 km, Pierrefittes |
15Kilometr | 44:52 | - | May 1 | Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay |
Semi | 1:03:26 | - | Apr 28 | Ivry-sur-Seine Humarathon, Ivry-sur-Seine |
Marathon | 2:12:57 | - | Apr 7 | Paris Marathon, Paris |
10Kilometr | 28:44 | - | Mar 31 | La Courneuve 10 km, La Courneuve |
2001
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:16:42 | - | Dec 2 | Milano Marathon, Milano |
Semi | 1:02:26 | - | Nov 4 | Seoul Half Marathon, Seoul |
Marathon | DNF | - | Aug 3 | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
Marathon | 2:12:50 | - | May 21 | Vienna City Marathon, Wien |
Marathon | 2:12:09 | - | Mar 18 | Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul |
2000
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:12:49 | - | Oct 15 | Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam |
Marathon | 2:16:02 | - | Apr 9 | Paris Marathon, Paris |
1999
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:33 | - | Oct 24 | Reims Marathon, Reims |
20Kilometr | 58:16 | - | Oct 17 | 20 km, Paris |
Semi | 1:02:16 | - | Oct 3 | Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
Marathon | 2:16:31 | - | Apr 25 | Vic Marathon, Vic |
1997
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 47:47 | - | Oct 5 | Bupa Great South Run, Portsmouth |
Semi | 1:04:42 | - | Sep 28 | Route de Vin Half Marathon, Remich |
Semi | 1:02:41 | - | Sep 14 | Bupa Great North Run, South Shields |
Semi | 1:04:24 | - | Sep 6 | Half Marathon, Lille |
1996
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 47:14 | - | Oct 6 | Bupa Great South Run, Portsmouth |
1995
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15Kilometr | 47:02 | - | Dec 31 | Corrida Internacional de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo |
20Kilometr | 1:01:00 | - | Oct 15 | Paris |
10MilesRoa | 47:38 | - | Aug 27 | Telematica Run, Heerlen |
1993
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 34:15 | - | Mar 28 | 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amorebieta-Etxano |
1992
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 47:45 | - | Oct 11 | Great South Run, Portsmouth |
10MilesRoa | 47:33 | - | Sep 6 | Erewash Gatorade Classic, Sandiacre |
1991
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:49.26 | - | Jun 22 | Saarijärvi |
Honours
F
1999Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Fekadu Degefu's 20 Kilometres Road personal best?
Fekadu Degefu's 20 Kilometres Road personal best is 58:16, set on Oct 17, 1999 in Paris (FRA).
Which events does Fekadu Degefu compete in?
Fekadu Degefu competes in the 20 Kilometres Road and Marathon.
How did Fekadu Degefu perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 2:18:45, set on Oct 25, 2015.