Girmaw Amare
IsraelActive- Born
- Oct 26, 1987 (39 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ethiopia
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
- Height
- 1.72 m
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.
Personal best · Marathon2:05:52
2026 season best15:07.90Jun 10, 2026 · Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:31
Last competitionIsraeli League CupJun 10, 2026 · 15:07.90
As of Nov 2, 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 · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 |