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Ghirmay Tikabo

Ghirmay Tikabo

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Birth dateMay 15, 1981
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Ghirmay Tikabo is a Eritrea middle-distance runner, born on May 15, 1981. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:49.2h in the 800m, 3:44.81 in the 1500m, 14:44.35 in the 5000m, 1:04:42 in the Semi and 2:17:50 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Eritrea.

Key facts
800 m
1:49.2h
1500 m
3:44.81
2020 season best
1:09:30
Feb 7, 2020
2020 season best
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:49.2h, 1500 m 3:44.81, 2020 season best 1:09:30 (Feb 7, 2020) · 45 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:49.2HT
3:44.81
14:44.35
1:04:42
2:17:50
29:22
49:13

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
Semi
1:09:30-Feb 7, 2020
↓
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2016
Marathon
2:18:40-May 1, 2016
↓
Qinhuangdao (CHN)
2014
10Kilometr
29:40-Sep 21, 2014
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2014
Marathon
2:17:50-Sep 27, 2014
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2013
Marathon
2:18:30-Sep 28, 2013
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2012
1500m
3:47.60-Jul 5, 2012
↓
Sollentuna (SWE)
2011
800m
1:50.98-Jul 19, 2011
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2011
1500m
3:44.81-Jul 23, 2011
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2009
Semi
1:04:42-Sep 20, 2009
↓
Marcq-en-Baroeul (FRA)
2006
1500m
3:46.70-Jun 16, 2006
↓
Carquefou (FRA)
2006
5000m
14:44.35-Jul 2, 2006-Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
2006
10Kilometr
29:22-May 26, 2006
↓
Brive (FRA)
2005
CrossCount
12:17-Mar 19, 2005-33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005
10MilesRoa
49:13-May 21, 2005-Bern (SUI)
2003
800m
1:50.13-Oct 12, 2003
↓
Abuja (NGR)
2002
800m
1:49.2h-Apr 26, 2002
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:30-Feb 7East Africa Half Marathon Ch., Massawa

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:40-May 1Qinhuangdao Marathon, Qinhuangdao

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:50-Sep 27Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay
10Kilometr
29:40-Sep 21Cape Town 10 km, Cape Town
Marathon
2:25:51-May 18Eritrean Marathon Championships, Asmara

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:30-Sep 28Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.60-Jul 5Sollentuna Sollentuna GP, Sollentuna

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.81-Jul 23Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
1500m
3:46.19-Jul 22Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
1500m
3:54.03-Jul 21Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m
1:50.98-Jul 19Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:15-Oct 25Morlaix St Pol-Morlaix Half Marathon, Morlaix
Semi
1:04:42-Sep 20Marcq-en-Baroeul Half Marathon, Marcq-en-Baroeul

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:44.35-Jul 2Sotteville-les-Rouen Meeting National, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
1500m
3:46.70-Jun 16Carquefou
10Kilometr
30:21-Jun 11Melun Foule Melunaise, Melun
10Kilometr
29:22-May 26Brive

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:13-May 21Bern 10 Miles, Bern
CrossCount
12:17-Mar 2033rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
CrossCount
12:17-Mar 1933rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.13-Oct 12Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.58-Aug 9Tunis-Radés African Championships, Radés
800m
1:49.2HT-Apr 26Nairobi African Military Games, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghirmay Tikabo's 800 m personal best?

Ghirmay Tikabo's 800 m personal best is 1:49.2h, set on Apr 26, 2002 in Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Ghirmay Tikabo compete in?

Ghirmay Tikabo competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Ghirmay Tikabo perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1:09:30, set on Feb 7, 2020.