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Ghirmay Ghebreslassie

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Ghirmay Ghebreslassie

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Birth dateNov 14, 1995

BirthplaceEritrea, Eritrea

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Ghirmay Ghebreslassie is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the marathon. Born on 14 November 1995 in Eritrea, Eritrea, Ghirmay has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Ghirmay's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in marathon. Throughout their career, Ghirmay has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Ghirmay continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the marathon. With ongoing training and competition experience, Ghirmay works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts

Marathon

2:05:34

Half Marathon

1:00:01

2025 season best

2:08:31

Feb 23, 2025 · Sevilla (ESP)

2025 season best

Last competition

Zurich Maratón Sevilla

Feb 23, 2025 · 2:08:31

Zurich Maratón Sevilla

Medals

World Championships: 1 gold

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Marathon 2:05:34 (#181 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:01 (#322 all-time), 2025 season best 2:08:31 (Feb 23, 2025, Sevilla (ESP)) · Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla, Feb 23, 2025, 2:08:31 · World Championships: 1 gold · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:40.17

28:33.37

1:00:01

2:05:34

15Kilometr

44:19

10Kilometr

29:23

10MilesRoa

46:29

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
World Championships	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	Marathon	2:08:31	-	Feb 23, 2025	↑	Zurich Maratón Sevilla
2024	Marathon	2:06:49	-	Feb 18, 2024	↑	Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2023	CrossCount	27:08	-	Oct 22, 2023	↓	69º Cross Internacional Zornotza, Amorebieta-Etxano - XC 8.7km
2023	Marathon	2:12:34	-	Sep 24, 2023	↑	BMW Berlin Marathon
2022	10Kilometr	29:46	-	Apr 30, 2022	↓	Herzogenaurach (GER)
2022	Marathon	2:05:34	-	Feb 20, 2022	↑	Zurich Maraton de Sevilla
2021	Semi	1:06:23	-	Oct 24, 2021	↓	Eritrean Half Marathon Championships, Mendefera
2021	Marathon	2:07:11	-	Apr 11, 2021	↑	Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race
2020	5000m	14:57.61	-	Feb 21, 2020	↓	Eritrean Championships
2020	10000m	29:38.68	-	Feb 21, 2020	↓	Eritrean Championships
2020	Semi	1:03:53	-	Feb 7, 2020	↓	-
2017	10MilesRoa	49:26	-	May 13, 2017	↓	Bern (SUI)
2017	Semi	1:02:43	-	Jan 8, 2017	↓	-
2017	Marathon	2:09:57	-	Apr 23, 2017	↑	London (GBR)
2016	10MilesRoa	47:01	-	May 14, 2016	↓	Bern (SUI)
2016	Marathon	2:07:46	-	Apr 24, 2016	↑	London (GBR)
2015	15Kilometr	44:19	-	Nov 15, 2015	-	Nijmegen (NED)
2015	Semi	1:01:39	-	Feb 7, 2015	↓	Massawa (ERI)
2015	Marathon	2:07:47	-	Apr 26, 2015	↑	Hamburg (GER)
2014	10Kilometr	30:32	-	Jul 26, 2014	↓	Castelbuono (ITA)
2014	Semi	1:00:01	-	Jan 5, 2014	↓	Keren (ERI)
2014	Marathon	2:09:08	-	Oct 12, 2014	↑	Chicago, IL (USA)
2013	CrossCount	21:50	-	Mar 24, 2013	↓	40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2013	Semi	1:00:09	-	Mar 30, 2013	↓	Paderborn (GER)
2012	5000m	13:40.17	-	Jun 9, 2012	↓	Lille (FRA)
2012	10000m	28:33.37	-	May 27, 2012	↓	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2012	10Kilometr	29:23	-	Aug 26, 2012	↓	Hem (NED)
2012	10MilesRoa	46:29	-	Sep 2, 2012	↓	Tilburg (NED)

2025

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:08:31	-	Feb 23	Zurich Maratón Sevilla

2024

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:09:13	-	Apr 14	NN Marathon Rotterdam
Marathon	2:06:49	-	Feb 18	Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2023

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	27:08	-	Oct 22	69º Cross Internacional Zornotza, Amorebieta-Etxano - XC 8.7km
Marathon	2:12:34	-	Sep 24	BMW Berlin Marathon
Marathon	DNF	-	Apr 17	B.A.A. Boston Marathon

2022

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:46	-	Apr 30	adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
Marathon	2:05:34	-	Feb 20	Zurich Maraton de Sevilla

2021

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:23	-	Oct 24	Eritrean Half Marathon Championships, Mendefera
Marathon	2:07:11	-	Apr 11	Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race

2020

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:57.61	-	Feb 21	Eritrean Championships
10000m	29:38.68	-	Feb 21	Eritrean Championships
Semi	1:03:53	-	Feb 7	East Africa Half Marathon Ch., Massawa

2017

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	49:26	-	May 13	Bern Grand Prix, Bern
Marathon	2:09:57	-	Apr 23	London Marathon, London
Semi	1:02:43	-	Jan 8	Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2016

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:07:51	-	Nov 6	New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon	2:11:04	-	Aug 21	The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon	2:11:04	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
10MilesRoa	47:01	-	May 14	Bern Grand Prix, Bern
Marathon	2:07:46	-	Apr 24	London Marathon, London

2015

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	44:19	-	Nov 15	Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
Marathon	2:12:28	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon	2:12:28	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon	2:07:47	-	Apr 26	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Semi	1:01:39	-	Feb 7	Massawa Eastern Africa Half Marathon Championships, Massawa

2014

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:09:08	-	Oct 12	Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
10Kilometr	30:32	-	Jul 26	Castelbuono Giro Podistico Internazionale, Castelbuono
Semi	1:00:36	-	May 18	Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi	1:01:37	-	Apr 20	Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi	1:00:10	-	Mar 29	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi	1:03:53	-	Feb 9	Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo
Semi	1:00:01	-	Jan 5	Eritrea Half Marathon Championships, Keren

2013

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:27	-	Sep 15	Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Semi	1:03:41	-	May 18	Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi	1:00:09	-	Mar 30	Paderborn Half Marathon, Paderborn
CrossCount	21:50	-	Mar 24	40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

2012

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:29	-	Sep 2	Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
10Kilometr	29:23	-	Aug 26	Hemmer Omloop, Hem
5000m	13:40.17	-	Jun 9	Lille Meeting Lille Metropole, Lille
10000m	28:33.37	-	May 27	Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghirmay Ghebreslassie's Marathon personal best?

Ghirmay Ghebreslassie's Marathon personal best is 2:05:34, set on Feb 20, 2022 in Sevilla (ESP), #181 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ghirmay Ghebreslassie compete in?

Ghirmay Ghebreslassie competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Ghirmay Ghebreslassie perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:08:31, set on Feb 23, 2025 in Sevilla (ESP). Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla on Feb 23, 2025, 2:08:31.

How many medals has Ghirmay Ghebreslassie won?

Ghirmay Ghebreslassie has won 1 World Championships medal.