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Gulume Chala

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Gulume Chala

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Birth dateSep 11, 1992
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Gulume Chala is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1992. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:08:40 in the Semi, 2:23:06 in the Marathon, 33:22 in the 10Kilometr and 1:27:05 in the 25Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:06
#275 all-time
Half Marathon
1:08:40
#409 all-time
2024 season best
2:34:00
Jan 7, 2024 · Xiamen (CHN)
2024 season best
Last competition
Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon
Jun 23, 2024 · 1:13:25
Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:23:06 (#275 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:40 (#409 all-time), 2024 season best 2:34:00 (Jan 7, 2024, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon, Jun 23, 2024, 1:13:25 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Semi
1:13:25-Jun 23, 2024
↓
Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:34:00-Jan 7, 2024
↑
C&D XiaMen Marathon, Xiamen
2023
Marathon
2:26:19-Jun 11, 2023
↑
Jilin City International Marathon, Jilin
2018
Marathon
2:23:06-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Paris Marathon
2017
Semi
1:10:45-Apr 23, 2017
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2017
Marathon
2:23:59-Nov 12, 2017
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2016
10Kilometr
33:37-Nov 20, 2016
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2016
Semi
1:08:40-Feb 12, 2016
↓
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
2016
Marathon
2:26:14-Apr 3, 2016
↑
Paris (FRA)
2015
Marathon
2:23:12-Oct 25, 2015
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2014
Semi
1:09:28-Apr 20, 2014
↓
Yangzhou (CHN)
2014
Marathon
2:34:26-Mar 9, 2014
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2013
Semi
1:12:16-Oct 6, 2013
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2013
Marathon
2:36:04-Dec 21, 2013
↑
Danzhou (CHN)
2012
10Kilometr
33:22-Apr 29, 2012
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2012
25Kilometr
1:27:05-May 6, 2012-Berlin (GER)
2012
Marathon
2:40:15-Oct 28, 2012
↑
Porto (POR)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:25-Jun 23Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon
Marathon
2:34:00-Jan 7C&D XiaMen Marathon, Xiamen

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:19-Jun 11Jilin City International Marathon, Jilin

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:06-Apr 8Paris Marathon
Marathon
2:29:37-Jan 21Hong Kong Marathon

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:59-Nov 12Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Semi
1:10:45-Apr 23Shanghai Half Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:32:37-Mar 19Chongqing Marathon, Chongqing
Marathon
2:33:39-Feb 12Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:37-Nov 20Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:27:49-Jul 3Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:26:14-Apr 3Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:08:40-Feb 12Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:12-Oct 25Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:29:40-Mar 22Chongqing Marathon, Chongqing

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:29-Nov 9Xichang Marathon, Xichang
Marathon
2:42:08-May 1Dongying Yellow River Marathon, Dongying
Semi
1:09:28-Apr 20Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Marathon
2:34:26-Mar 9Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:04-Dec 21Danzhou International Marathon, Danzhou
Marathon
2:37:07-Nov 17Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Semi
1:12:16-Oct 6Lisboa Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Lisboa
Marathon
2:36:05-Jan 27Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:15-Oct 28Porto Marathon, Porto
10Kilometr
34:30-May 27Bangalore Sunfeast World 10K, Bengaluru
25Kilometr
1:27:05-May 6Berlin BIG 25, Berlin
10Kilometr
33:22-Apr 29Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
Marathon
2:40:55-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gulume Chala's Marathon personal best?

Gulume Chala's Marathon personal best is 2:23:06, set on Apr 8, 2018 in Paris (FRA), #275 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gulume Chala compete in?

Gulume Chala competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Gulume Chala perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:34:00, set on Jan 7, 2024 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon on Jun 23, 2024, 1:13:25.