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Fikre Assefa

Fikre Assefa

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Birth dateJan 18, 1989
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Fikre Assefa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 18, 1989. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:19.07 in the 5000m, 28:32.86 in the 10000m, 1:01:30 in the Semi, 2:08:36 in the Marathon and 30:03 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:36
#962 all-time
5000 m
13:19.07
#848 all-time
2017 season best
2:08:36
Oct 1, 2017 · Košice (SVK)
2017 season best
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:08:36 (#962 all-time), 5000 m 13:19.07 (#848 all-time), 2017 season best 2:08:36 (Oct 1, 2017, Košice (SVK)) · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Marathon
2:08:36-Oct 1, 2017
↑
Košice (SVK)
2016
Marathon
2:12:47-Jan 17, 2016
↑
Hong Kong (HKG)
2015
Marathon
2:10:01-May 3, 2015
↑
Praha (CZE)
2014
Semi
1:01:30-Mar 29, 2014
↑
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2014
Marathon
2:11:26-Nov 1, 2014
↑
Algiers (ALG)
2013
10Kilometr
30:56-May 11, 2013
↓
Uberlandia (BRA)
2013
Marathon
2:10:23-Apr 21, 2013
↑
Linz (AUT)
2012
10Kilometr
30:03-Sep 30, 2012
↓
Curitiba (BRA)
2012
10MilesRoa
49:46-Sep 2, 2012-Vitoria (BRA)
2012
Semi
1:03:45-Aug 19, 2012
↑
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2011
5000m
13:40.98-Jun 22, 2011
↓
Abashiri (JPN)
2011
10000m
28:32.86-Jun 19, 2011-Kitami (JPN)
2010
5000m
13:19.07-Jun 8, 2010
↓
Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2010
Semi
1:01:59-Sep 4, 2010
↑
Lille (FRA)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:36-Oct 1Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:10:43-Mar 5Rabat Marathon, Rabat

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:47-Jan 17Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:01-May 3Praha Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:13:05-Jan 25Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:26-Nov 1Marathon, Algiers
Semi
1:01:30-Mar 29IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:02:10-Feb 23Addis Abeba Half Marathon, Addis Abeba

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:32-Sep 21Hengshui Lake International Marathon, Hengshui
10Kilometr
30:56-May 11Uberlandia Circuito CAIXA, Uberlandia
Marathon
2:10:23-Apr 21Linz Marathon, Linz

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:03-Sep 30Curitiba Circuito CAIXA, Curitiba
10MilesRoa
49:46-Sep 2Vitoria 10 Milhas Garoto, Vitoria
Semi
1:06:15-Aug 26Londrina Half Marathon, Londrina
Semi
1:03:45-Aug 19Rio de Janeiro Half Marathon, Rio de Janeiro

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:40.98-Jun 22Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
10000m
28:32.86-Jun 19Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
5000m
13:55.70-May 28Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
14:03.04-May 1Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:59-Sep 4Lille Half Marathon, Lille
5000m
13:46.86-Jun 29Metz Meeting National D1, Metz
5000m
13:19.07-Jun 8Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting Alma Athlé Tour, Montreuil-sous-Bois
5000m
13:44.08-May 2Ethiopian Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fikre Assefa's Marathon personal best?

Fikre Assefa's Marathon personal best is 2:08:36, set on Oct 1, 2017 in Košice (SVK), #962 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fikre Assefa compete in?

Fikre Assefa competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Fikre Assefa perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:08:36, set on Oct 1, 2017 in Košice (SVK).