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Gebo Burka

Gebo Burka

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Birth dateAug 28, 1987
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Gebo Burka is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on August 28, 1987. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:09.40 in the 3000m, 13:22.17 in the 5000m, 29:21.7h in the 10000m, 1:03:53 in the Semi and 2:08:12 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:12
#807 all-time
5000 m
13:22.17
2015 season best
2:08:12
Jan 18, 2015 · Houston, TX (USA)
2015 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:12 (#807 all-time), 5000 m 13:22.17, 2015 season best 2:08:12 (Jan 18, 2015, Houston, TX (USA)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:08:12-Jan 18, 2015
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
2014
10Kilometr
30:45-May 26, 2014
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2014
Marathon
2:10:37-Mar 9, 2014
↑
Sydney (AUS)
2013
Marathon
2:23:38-Oct 27, 2013
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2012
Marathon
2:12:50-Mar 18, 2012
↑
Chongqing (CHN)
2011
Marathon
2:11:43-Dec 4, 2011
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2010
Marathon
2:12:46-May 30, 2010
↑
Ottawa (CAN)
2009
5000m
12:56.53-Sep 4, 2009
↑
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2009
10000m
27:09.40-Jun 14, 2009
↑
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2009
10Kilometr
30:51-May 25, 2009
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2009
Semi
1:03:53-Sep 6, 2009-Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2009
Marathon
2:10:18-Nov 8, 2009
↑
Cannes (FRA)
2008
5000m
13:06.52-Jun 12, 2008
↑
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2008
10Kilometr
28:37-May 26, 2008
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2008
Marathon
2:17:42-Oct 26, 2008
↑
Casablanca (MAR)
2007
3000m
7:45.96-Jan 27, 2007
↑
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2007
5000m
13:13.08-Jun 27, 2007
↑
Hérouville (FRA)
2007
10000m
27:04.92-May 26, 2007
↑
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2007
10Kilometr
29:49-Feb 25, 2007
↓
San Juan (PUR)
2006
5000m
13:01.44-Jun 2, 2006
↑
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2006
10Kilometr
29:04-Oct 15, 2006
↓
Rennes (FRA)
2005
2000m
5:17.32-Aug 28, 2005-Banská Bystrica (SVK)
2005
3000m
8:09.40-Aug 29, 2005
↑
Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2005
5000m
13:22.17-Jun 9, 2005
↑
Ostrava (CZE)
2005
10Kilometr
28:28-Jun 11, 2005
↓
Oelder (GER)
2005
10MilesRoa
50:41-Aug 7, 2005-Gargnano (ITA)
2004
10000m
29:21.7h-May 29, 2004
↑
Kampala (UGA)
2004
10Kilometr
30:09-Nov 28, 2004
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:33-Sep 20Sydney Blackmores Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:08:12-Jan 18Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:23-Nov 16Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:11:18-Sep 21Sydney Blackmores Marathon, Sydney
10Kilometr
30:45-May 26Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:16:30-May 4Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh, PA
Marathon
2:10:37-Mar 9Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:38-Oct 27Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:20-May 12Dalian International Marathon, Dalian
Marathon
2:12:50-Mar 18Chongqing Marathon, Chongqing

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:43-Dec 4Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:12:30-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:04-Nov 14Cannes Alpes Maritimes Marathon Nice-Cannes, Cannes
Marathon
2:12:46-May 30Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:18-Nov 8Cannes Alpes Maritimes Marathon Nice-Cannes, Cannes
Semi
1:03:53-Sep 6Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
5000m
12:56.53-Sep 4-
5000m
13:19.11-Aug 23-
5000m
13:29.21-Jul 10-
5000m
13:07.56-Jul 3-
10000m
27:09.40-Jun 14-
5000m
12:59.56-Jun 1-
10Kilometr
30:51-May 25Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO

2008

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:42-Oct 26Casablanca Great International Marathon, Casablanca
5000m
13:15.01-Sep 5-
5000m
13:06.93-Jul 11-
10Kilometr
29:22-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
5000m
13:06.52-Jun 12-
5000m
13:14.50-May 31-
10Kilometr
28:37-May 26Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
5000m
13:08.64-May 17-
10000m
DNF-Apr 12Istanbul European 10,000m Cup, Istanbul

2007

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:16.21-Jul 22-
5000m
13:13.08-Jun 27-
5000m
13:43.53-Jun 23Hérouville-St-Clair Meeting National D2, Hérouville
10000m
27:04.92-May 26-
10Kilometr
29:49-Feb 25San Juan World’s Best 10K, San Juan
3000m
7:45.96-Jan 27-

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:04-Oct 15Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
5000m
13:01.44-Jun 2-

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:09.40-Aug 29Dubnica Nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge 2005, Dubnica nad Váhom
2000m
5:17.32-Aug 28Banská Bystrica The Athletic Bridge 2005, Banská Bystrica
10MilesRoa
50:41-Aug 7Gargnano Dieci Miglia del Garda, Gargnano
5000m
13:24.86-Jul 29Oslo Bislett Games
10Kilometr
28:28-Jun 11Oelder Citylauf, Oelder
5000m
13:22.17-Jun 9Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:09-Nov 28Addis Abeba Toyota Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
10000m
30:12.85-Jul 14Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships
10000m
30:12.85-Jul 13Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships
10000m
29:21.7HT-May 29Kampala East African Junior Championships, Kampala

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gebo Burka's Marathon personal best?

Gebo Burka's Marathon personal best is 2:08:12, set on Jan 18, 2015 in Houston, TX (USA), #807 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gebo Burka compete in?

Gebo Burka competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Gebo Burka perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:08:12, set on Jan 18, 2015 in Houston, TX (USA).