Girma Assefa

Girma Assefa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jun 20, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

Girma Assefa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 20, 1986. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:16.87 in the 5000m, 27:37.99 in the 10000m, 1:01:21 in the Semi, 2:07:43 in the Marathon and 28:23 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:07:43
#654 all-time
2016 season best30:50Jun 25, 2016 · Toronto
2016 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:37.99
#514 all-time

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:07:43 (#654 all-time), 10 000 m 27:37.99 (#514 all-time), 2016 season best 30:50 (Jun 25, 2016, Toronto (CAN)) · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNobeoka 200713:16.871,149 pts#709
10000mFukuroi 200827:37.991,166 pts#514
SemiSapporo 20061:01:211,133 pts–
MarathonParis 20112:07:431,172 pts#654
10KilometrPaderborn 200328:23–
10MilesRoaKosa 200745:45–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201610Kilometr 30:50–Jun 25, 2016Toronto (CAN)
2016Semi 1:08:02–Aug 28, 2016Québec (CAN)
2014Semi 1:03:28–Mar 16, 2014Tarsus (TUR)
2013Semi 1:02:12–Aug 31, 2013Lille (FRA)
2013Marathon 2:11:28–Mar 23, 2013Chongqing (CHN)
2012Marathon 2:10:37–Mar 18, 2012Chongqing (CHN)
2011Marathon 2:07:43–Apr 10, 2011Paris (FRA)
2010Semi 1:02:25–May 22, 2010Göteborg (SWE)
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FAQ

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Girma Assefa's Marathon personal best is 2:07:43, set on Apr 10, 2011 in Paris (FRA), #654 on the all-time list.

Girma Assefa competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

2016 season best: 30:50, set on Jun 25, 2016 in Toronto (CAN).