Gashaw Melese Asfaw

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Gashaw Melese Asfaw

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Sep 26, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Gashaw Melese Asfaw is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 26, 1978. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10MilesRoa.

His personal bests include 1:02:35 in the Semi, 2:08:03 in the Marathon and 47:56 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:03
#756 all-time
2015 season best2:26:56Dec 6, 2015 · Singapore
2015 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:35

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:08:03 (#756 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:35, 2015 season best 2:26:56 (Dec 6, 2015, Singapore (SGP)) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiLille 2006Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:351,085 pts–
MarathonParis 2006Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:08:031,166 pts#756
10MilesRoaGargnano 200447:56–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015Marathon 2:26:56–Dec 6, 2015Singapore (SGP)
2013Marathon 2:10:24–May 26, 2013Ottawa (CAN)
2012Marathon 2:09:47–Nov 4, 2012Daegu (KOR)
2011Marathon 2:11:34–Apr 10, 2011Daegu (KOR)
2010Marathon 2:08:55–Sep 26, 2010Toronto (CAN)
2009Marathon 2:09:23–Sep 27, 2009Toronto (CAN)
2008Marathon 2:09:28–Nov 30, 2008Shanghai (CHN)
2007Marathon 2:20:58–Aug 25, 2007IAAF World Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gashaw Melese Asfaw's Marathon personal best is 2:08:03, set on Apr 9, 2006 in Paris (FRA), #756 on the all-time list.

Gashaw Melese Asfaw competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2015 season best: 2:26:56, set on Dec 6, 2015 in Singapore (SGP).