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Gezahegn Abera
- Born
- Apr 23, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Gezahegn Abera is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 23, 1978. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 13:42.75 in the 5000m, 1:00:30 in the Semi, 2:07:54 in the Marathon and 50:15 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 6 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:07:54
2019 season best1:06:45Jan 6, 2019 · Mérida
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 gold
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:30
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:07:54 (#706 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:30 (#535 all-time), 2019 season best 1:06:45 (Jan 6, 2019, Mérida (MEX)) · Last competition: Mérida Half Marathon, Jan 6, 2019, 1:06:45 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 gold · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 2 | – | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Semi | 1:06:45 | – | Jan 6, 2019 | Mérida Half Marathon |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:10:17 | – | Mar 17, 2013 | – |
| 2005 | 10MilesRoa | 50:15 | – | Oct 9, 2005 | Portsmouth (GBR) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:07:56 | – | Apr 13, 2003 | London (GBR) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:09:13 | – | Dec 1, 2002 | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:02:52 | – | Sep 16, 2001 | South Shields (GBR) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:09:25 | – | Dec 2, 2001 | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:42.75 | – | Jul 5, 2000 | Arnhem (NED) |