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Gudisa Shentama

Gudisa Shentama

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Birth dateJun 19, 1980
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Gudisa Shentama is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 19, 1980. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:09 in the Semi, 2:07:34 in the Marathon and 28:27 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:34
#605 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:09
2014 season best
2:17:18
Mar 2, 2014 · Taipei City (TPE)
2014 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Marathon 2:07:34 (#605 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:09, 2014 season best 2:17:18 (Mar 2, 2014, Taipei City (TPE)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
Semi
1:04:35-Sep 20, 2014
↓
Oslo (NOR)
2014
Marathon
2:17:18-Mar 2, 2014
↓
Taipei City (TPE)
2013
Marathon
2:15:23-Oct 20, 2013
↓
Hawassa (ETH)
2011
Marathon
2:11:03-May 22, 2011
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2010
Semi
1:04:07-Jan 7, 2010
↓
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
2009
10Kilometr
30:18-Sep 12, 2009
↓
Praha (CZE)
2008
Semi
1:01:09-Mar 2, 2008
↓
Paris (FRA)
2008
Marathon
2:07:34-Apr 6, 2008
↓
Paris (FRA)
2006
10Kilometr
28:27-Nov 19, 2006
↓
Marseille (FRA)
2006
Semi
1:04:08-Nov 12, 2006
↓
Riva del Garda (ITA)
2006
Marathon
2:10:43-Sep 24, 2006
↓
Berlin Marathon
2005
10Kilometr
29:21-May 30, 2005
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2005
Semi
1:02:23-Sep 18, 2005
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2005
Marathon
2:09:46-Apr 10, 2005
↓
Rotterdam Marathon
2004
10Kilometr
29:47-May 31, 2004
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2004
Marathon
2:15:16-Jan 11, 2004
↓
Tempe, AZ (USA)

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:35-Sep 20Oslo Half Marathon, Oslo
Marathon
2:17:18-Mar 2Taipei Marathon, Taipei City

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:23-Oct 20Marathon, Hawassa

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:03-May 22Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:07-Jan 7Abu Dhabi Zayed International Half-Marathon, Abu Dhabi

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:18-Sep 12Praha Tesco Grand Prix, Praha

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:34-Apr 6Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:01:09-Mar 2Paris Half Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:09:27-Jan 18Dubai Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 25IAAF World Championships

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:27-Nov 19Marseille 10 km de la Provance, Marseille
Semi
1:04:08-Nov 12Trentino Half Marathon, Riva del Garda
Marathon
2:10:43-Sep 24Berlin Marathon
Marathon
2:17:53-Apr 9Rotterdam Marathon

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:23-Sep 18Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon
2:15:13-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:15:13-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10Kilometr
29:21-May 30Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:09:46-Apr 10Rotterdam Marathon

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:15-Dec 13Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
10Kilometr
29:47-May 31Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:15:16-Jan 11Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

Honours

🥈

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gudisa Shentama's Marathon personal best?

Gudisa Shentama's Marathon personal best is 2:07:34, set on Apr 6, 2008 in Paris (FRA), #605 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gudisa Shentama compete in?

Gudisa Shentama competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Gudisa Shentama perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 2:17:18, set on Mar 2, 2014 in Taipei City (TPE).