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Gashau Ayale
IsraelActive- Born
- Aug 22, 1996 (30 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ethiopia, Ethiopia
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
- Height
- 1.72 m
Gashau Ayale is an Israeli long-distance runner.
In May 2022, Ayale set an Israeli record in the 10,000 metres, running 27:49.88.
He won the bronze medal in the marathon at the European Athletics Championships, and a gold medal in the 2022 team European Marathon Cup. In February 2024, he won a bronze medal at the Seville Marathon with a time of 2:04:53, setting a new Israeli record. Ayale represented Israel at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Men's marathon, and came in 31st.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:04:53 (#107 all-time), Half Marathon 59:59 (#307 all-time), 2026 season best 2:06:52 (Apr 26, 2026, Hamburg (GER)) · Last competition: 40. Haspa Marathon Hamburg, Apr 26, 2026, 2:06:52 · National record (Half Marathon) · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:03:23 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:06:52 | – | Apr 26, 2026 | 40. Haspa Marathon Hamburg |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 29:02 | – | Jan 3, 2025 | Road Race - Tiberias |
| 2025 | Semi | 59:59 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | EDP Lisbon Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:05:29 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:01:28 | – | Jun 9, 2024 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:04:53 | – | Feb 18, 2024 | Zurich Maratón de Sevilla |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:59.52 | – | Jun 10, 2023 | Israeli League Cup |