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Gashaw Melese Asfaw

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Gashaw Melese Asfaw

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Birth dateSep 26, 1978
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:03
#756 all-time
Half Marathon
1:02:35
2015 season best
2:26:56
Dec 6, 2015 · Singapore (SGP)
2015 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Marathon 2:08:03 (#756 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:35, 2015 season best 2:26:56 (Dec 6, 2015, Singapore (SGP)) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:26:56-Dec 6, 2015
↓
Singapore (SGP)
2013
Marathon
2:10:24-May 26, 2013
↓
Ottawa (CAN)
2012
Marathon
2:09:47-Nov 4, 2012
↓
Daegu (KOR)
2011
Marathon
2:11:34-Apr 10, 2011
↓
Daegu (KOR)
2010
Marathon
2:08:55-Sep 26, 2010
↓
Toronto (CAN)
2009
Marathon
2:09:23-Sep 27, 2009
↓
Toronto (CAN)
2008
Marathon
2:09:28-Nov 30, 2008
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2007
Marathon
2:20:58-Aug 25, 2007
↓
IAAF World Championships
2006
Semi
1:02:35-Sep 2, 2006
↑
Lille (FRA)
2006
Marathon
2:08:03-Apr 9, 2006
↓
Paris Marathon
2005
Semi
1:06:12-Oct 2, 2005
↑
St-Denis (FRA)
2005
Marathon
2:09:24-Apr 10, 2005
↓
Paris International Marathon
2004
10MilesRoa
47:56-Aug 1, 2004-Gargnano (ITA)
2004
Semi
1:03:29-Feb 20, 2004
↑
Djibouti (DJI)
2004
Marathon
2:09:47-Sep 26, 2004
↓
Berlin Marathon
2003
Marathon
2:10:40-Jan 10, 2003
↓
Dubai (UAE)
2002
Marathon
2:15:17-Oct 27, 2002
↓
Venezia (ITA)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:56-Dec 6Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:18-Dec 1Libreville Marathon de Gabon, Libreville
Marathon
2:14:08-Sep 28Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
Marathon
2:10:24-May 26Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:47-Nov 4Rennes Le Marathon Vert, Rennes
Marathon
2:12:56-Jun 3San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:11:51-Apr 8Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:37-Dec 4Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:15:11-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:11:34-Apr 10Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:34-Dec 5Toray Cup Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:08:55-Sep 26Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:10:53-Apr 19Boston Marathon

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:10-Nov 29Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:09:23-Sep 27Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:10:44-Apr 20Boston Marathon
Marathon
2:10:59-Jan 16Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:28-Nov 30Shanghai Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:10:52-Aug 24The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:10:52-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:10:47-Apr 21Boston Marathon
Marathon
2:12:03-Jan 18Dubai Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:58-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:09:53-Apr 15Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:12:32-Jan 21Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:35-Sep 2Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:08:03-Apr 9Paris Marathon
Marathon
2:14:19-Jan 15Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:31-Nov 6Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:06:12-Oct 2St-Denis International Half Marathon, St-Denis
Marathon
DNF-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:09:24-Apr 10Paris International Marathon
Marathon
2:13:59-Jan 16Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:27-Dec 12Addis Abeba City Marathon, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:09:47-Sep 26Berlin Marathon
10MilesRoa
47:56-Aug 1Gargnano Dieci Miglia del Garda, Gargnano
Marathon
2:10:36-Apr 4Paris International Marathon
Semi
1:03:29-Feb 20Djibouti Half Marathon, Djibouti
Marathon
2:12:49-Jan 9Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:52-Mar 23Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon
2:10:40-Jan 10Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:17-Oct 27Venezia Marathon, Venezia

Honours

6

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2010
6

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2009
7

The XXIX Olympic Games

Marathon

2008
4

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2008
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Paris Marathon

Marathon

2006
8

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gashaw Melese Asfaw's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Gashaw Melese Asfaw compete in?

Gashaw Melese Asfaw competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Gashaw Melese Asfaw perform in 2015?

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