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Girmaw Amare

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Girmaw Amare

ISRMen

Birth dateOct 26, 1987

BirthplaceEthiopia

Height1.72 m

Weight-

Girmaw Amare is a Israel middle-distance runner, born on October 26, 1987 in Ethiopia. Standing 1.72 m, He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.70 in the 1500m, 8:02.73 in the 3000m, 13:48.32 in the 5000m, 28:10.32 in the 10000m and 1:01:31 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Israel.

Key facts

Marathon

2:05:52

Half Marathon

1:01:31

2026 season best

15:07.90

Jun 10, 2026 · Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv (ISR)

2026 season best

Last competition

Israeli League Cup

Jun 10, 2026 · 15:07.90

Israeli League Cup

Age

38 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:05:52 (#217 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:31, 2026 season best 15:07.90 (Jun 10, 2026, Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv (ISR)) · Last competition: Israeli League Cup, Jun 10, 2026, 15:07.90 · 38 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:46.70

8:02.73

13:48.32

28:10.32

1:01:31

2:05:52

13:51

44:38

28:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	5000m	15:07.90	-	Jun 10, 2026	↓	Israeli League Cup
2026	10Kilometr	32:25	-	Apr 24, 2026	↓	Ashkelon Road Race
2024	Semi	1:01:31	-	Jun 9, 2024	↑	European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
2024	Marathon	2:12:51	-	Aug 10, 2024	↑	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023	5000m	14:28.32	-	Jun 10, 2023	↓	Israeli League Cup
2023	5Kilometre	14:42	-	Jun 2, 2023	↓	Ashkelon Road Running, Ashkelon
2023	10000m	28:24.90	-	Apr 13, 2023	↑	Israeli 10,000m Championships
2023	10Kilometr	29:00	-	Apr 29, 2023	↓	adizero Road to Records
2023	Semi	1:02:53	-	Oct 1, 2023	↑	World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
2023	Marathon	2:05:52	-	Dec 3, 2023	↑	Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
2022	5000m	13:48.32	-	Mar 23, 2022	↓	Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv (ISR)
2022	10000m	28:24.93	-	Apr 26, 2022	↑	Israeli 10,000m Championships
2022	10Kilometr	29:26	-	Mar 12, 2022	↓	-
2022	15Kilometr	45:15	-	Jan 14, 2022	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2022	Semi	1:02:00	-	Apr 3, 2022	↑	Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin
2022	Marathon	2:07:35	-	Feb 20, 2022	↑	Zurich Maraton de Sevilla
2021	1500m	3:53.18	-	May 1, 2021	↓	Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv (ISR)
2021	5Kilometre	13:51	-	Jan 7, 2021	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2021	10000m	28:21.27	-	Apr 22, 2021	↑	Israeli 10,000m Championships
2021	15Kilometr	49:17	-	May 7, 2021	↑	Ashkelon (ISR)
2021	Semi	1:03:34	-	Dec 10, 2021	↑	Tiberias (ISR)
2021	Marathon	2:07:50	-	Mar 14, 2021	↑	Hula Lake Park (ISR)
2020	1500m	3:52.06	-	Jul 27, 2020	↓	Israeli Championships, Tel Aviv
2020	3000m	8:02.73	-	Jun 9, 2020	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2020	5000m	13:54.38	-	Jun 21, 2020	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2020	10Kilometr	28:55	-	Nov 6, 2020	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2020	15Kilometr	44:38	-	Sep 18, 2020	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2020	Semi	1:02:03	-	Oct 17, 2020	↑	World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia
2020	Marathon	2:07:28	-	Feb 23, 2020	↑	Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2019	15Kilometr	45:13	-	Feb 1, 2019	↑	Israeli 15km Championships
2019	Semi	1:02:53	-	Mar 17, 2019	↑	EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2019	Marathon	2:09:54	-	May 5, 2019	↑	Volkswagen Prague Marathon
2018	1500m	3:51.46	-	May 5, 2018	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2018	5000m	13:54.86	-	Jun 2, 2018	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2018	10000m	28:15.41	-	May 19, 2018	↑	European 10,000m Cup
2018	Semi	1:03:19	-	Mar 24, 2018	↑	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2018	Marathon	2:12:37	-	Dec 2, 2018	↑	Valencia Marathon
2017	1500m	3:49.46	-	Apr 26, 2017	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2017	5000m	14:01.00	-	May 6, 2017	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2017	10000m	28:43.11	-	Apr 20, 2017	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2017	15Kilometr	46:11	-	Feb 3, 2017	↑	Rishon Letzion (ISR)
2017	Semi	1:05:14	-	Mar 12, 2017	↑	The Hague (NED)
2017	Marathon	2:17:20	-	Jan 6, 2017	↑	See Genezareth (ISR)
2016	1500m	3:49.49	-	Apr 30, 2016	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2016	3000m	8:13.69	-	Feb 13, 2016	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2016	5000m	14:02.67	-	Jun 23, 2016	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2016	10000m	28:52.89	-	Jun 11, 2016	↑	Leiden (NED)
2015	1500m	3:46.70	-	May 2, 2015	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2015	3000m	8:14.31	-	Feb 14, 2015	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2015	5000m	13:54.27	-	May 9, 2015	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2015	10000m	28:10.32	-	Apr 28, 2015	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2014	3000m	8:27.73	-	Jun 22, 2014	↑	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
2014	5000m	13:56.65	-	Jan 19, 2014	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2014	10000m	28:17.94	-	May 8, 2014	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2013	3000m	8:15.08	-	Jun 1, 2013	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2013	5000m	14:05.57	-	May 18, 2013	↓	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2013	Semi	1:08:38	-	Jul 12, 2013	↑	Central Stadium, Kazan (RUS)
2012	10000m	29:23.70	-	May 2, 2012	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)
2011	3000m	8:29.27	-	Jun 19, 2011	↑	European Athletics Team Championships Third League
2010	3000m	8:26.58	-	Jul 11, 2010	↑	Brasschaat (BEL)
2010	10000m	30:11.87	-	Apr 15, 2010	↑	Tel Aviv (ISR)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Girmaw Amare's Marathon personal best?

Girmaw Amare's Marathon personal best is 2:05:52, set on Dec 3, 2023 in Valencia (ESP), #217 on the all-time list.

Which events does Girmaw Amare compete in?

Girmaw Amare competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Girmaw Amare perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:07.90, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv (ISR). Last competition: Israeli League Cup on Jun 10, 2026, 15:07.90.