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Girmay Birhanu Gebru

Girmay Birhanu Gebru

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Birth dateJan 27, 1987
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Girmay Birhanu Gebru is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 27, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 3:51.37 in the 1500m, 1:01:08 in the Semi, 2:05:49 in the Marathon and 28:46 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:05:49
#209 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:08
2025 season best
2:10:45
Mar 23, 2025 · Wuhan (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
Mar 23, 2025 · 2:10:45
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:05:49 (#209 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:08, 2025 season best 2:10:45 (Mar 23, 2025, Wuhan (CHN)) · Last competition: Bank of China Wuhan Marathon, Mar 23, 2025, 2:10:45 · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:10:45-Mar 23, 2025
↑
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:12:21-Sep 22, 2024
↑
Taiyuan Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:12:31-Sep 24, 2023
↑
BMW Berlin Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:08:52-Jan 5, 2020
↑
Xiamen Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:10:38-Apr 20, 2019
↑
Yellow River Estuary International Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:10:57-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Roma Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:11:26-Sep 17, 2017
↑
Beijing (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:07:26-Apr 5, 2015
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2014
Semi
1:01:08-Sep 6, 2014
↑
Lille (FRA)
2014
Marathon
2:05:49-Jan 24, 2014
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2013
Marathon
2:06:06-Oct 20, 2013
↑
Amsterdam (NED)
2012
10Kilometr
28:46-Jun 23, 2012
↑
Langueux (FRA)
2012
Semi
1:01:54-Feb 26, 2012
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2012
Marathon
2:11:20-Oct 28, 2012
↑
Ljubljana (SLO)
2011
Semi
1:01:55-Dec 25, 2011
↑
Ahmedabad (IND)
2011
Marathon
2:13:00-Dec 17, 2011
↑
Danzhou (CHN)
2010
Marathon
2:12:51-Feb 21, 2010
↑
Valencia (ESP)
2009
1500m
4:00.14-Jul 21, 2009
↓
Gent (BEL)
2009
10Kilometr
31:07-Mar 29, 2009
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Brunssum (NED)
2009
Marathon
2:15:57-Oct 25, 2009
↑
Casablanca (MAR)
2008
1500m
3:51.37-Jun 18, 2008
↓
Arnhem (NED)
2008
10Kilometr
29:44-Nov 23, 2008
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Addis Abeba (ETH)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:45-Mar 23Bank of China Wuhan Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:39-Nov 24Chizhou Marathon, Chizhou
Marathon
2:12:21-Sep 22Taiyuan Marathon

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:13-Nov 26Sleemon Shaoxing Marathon
Marathon
2:12:31-Sep 24BMW Berlin Marathon

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:52-Jan 5Xiamen Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:14-Aug 25Maratón Ciudad de México
Marathon
2:10:38-Apr 20Yellow River Estuary International Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:57-Apr 8Roma Marathon

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:26-Sep 17Beijing Marathon, Beijing

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:07-Oct 11Chicago Marathon
Marathon
2:08:14-May 24Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
Marathon
2:08:14-May 23-
Marathon
2:07:26-Apr 5Daegu Marathon, Daegu
Marathon
2:08:56-Jan 23Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:42-Oct 19Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Semi
1:03:50-Oct 5Alexandria Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, Alexandria, VA
Semi
1:01:08-Sep 6Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:05:49-Jan 24Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:06-Oct 20Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Marathon
2:14:06-Jul 7Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast
Marathon
2:09:30-May 12Praha Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:08:11-Mar 17Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon
2:09:48-Jan 25Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:20-Oct 28Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:15:04-Oct 7St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
10Kilometr
28:46-Jun 23Langueux La Corrida de Langueux, Langueux
Marathon
2:12:25-Jun 16Duluth Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN
Semi
1:01:54-Feb 26Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona
Semi
1:01:59-Jan 29Marrakesh Half Marathon, Marrakech
Marathon
2:16:38-Jan 29Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:55-Dec 25Ahmedabad Sabarmati Half Marathon, Ahmedabad
Marathon
2:13:00-Dec 17Danzhou International Marathon, Danzhou
Marathon
2:19:45-Oct 2St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
Marathon
2:19:28-Sep 18Karlsruhe Baden Marathon, Karlsruhe
Marathon
2:21:20-May 8Praha Marathon, Praha

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:20-Oct 3Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:12:51-Feb 21Valencia Marathon, Valencia

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:14-Nov 1Den Haag Parnassia Laan van Meerdervoort 10-K, Den Haag
Marathon
2:15:57-Oct 25Casablanca Marathon, Casablanca
1500m
4:00.14-Jul 21Gent Flanders Cup, Gent
10Kilometr
31:30-Jun 7Groesbeek Zwitserloot Dak Run, Groesbeek
10Kilometr
31:07-Mar 29Brunssum Parelloop, Brunssum
Marathon
2:21:52-Jan 18Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:44-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
1500m
3:51.37-Jun 18Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem

Honours

4

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2015
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Girmay Birhanu Gebru's Marathon personal best?

Girmay Birhanu Gebru's Marathon personal best is 2:05:49, set on Jan 24, 2014 in Dubai (UAE), #209 on the all-time list.

Which events does Girmay Birhanu Gebru compete in?

Girmay Birhanu Gebru competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Girmay Birhanu Gebru perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:10:45, set on Mar 23, 2025 in Wuhan (CHN). Last competition: Bank of China Wuhan Marathon on Mar 23, 2025, 2:10:45.