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Guye Idemo Adola

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Guye Idemo Adola

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Birth dateOct 20, 1990
BirthplaceOromia Region, Ethiopia
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Guye Adola Idemo is an Ethiopian long-distance runner born on October 20, 1990, in Adola in Ethiopia's Oromiya Region. He specializes in the half marathon and marathon, establishing himself as one of Ethiopia's elite road runners through numerous international victories.

Adola burst onto the scene by winning the 2014 Marrakech Half Marathon and claiming bronze at the 2014 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships with a personal best of 59:21. His marathon debut at the 2017 Berlin Marathon was historic, as he challenged Eliud Kipchoge and finished second in 2:03:46, the fastest marathon debut at that time.

He went on to win the 2021 Berlin Marathon. With his Delhi Half Marathon victory in 59:06 and Berlin Marathon triumph, Adola has proven himself among the world's best road racers. His ability to compete with and defeat the world's top marathoners demonstrates his exceptional endurance and racing capabilities.

Key facts
Marathon
2:03:46
#34 all-time
Half Marathon
59:06
#65 all-time
2026 season best
2:03:54
Apr 12, 2026 · Rotterdam (NED)
2026 season best
Last competition
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:03:54
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:03:46 (#34 all-time), Half Marathon 59:06 (#65 all-time), 2026 season best 2:03:54 (Apr 12, 2026, Rotterdam (NED)) · Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam, Apr 12, 2026, 2:03:54 · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:03:54-Apr 12, 2026
↓
NN Marathon Rotterdam
2025
Marathon
2:07:11-Sep 21, 2025
↓
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2023
Marathon
2:07:35-Apr 2, 2023
↓
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2021
10000m
28:23.4h-Jan 16, 2021
↓
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2021
Marathon
2:05:45-Sep 26, 2021
↓
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2020
Semi
1:00:50-Oct 17, 2020
↓
World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia
2019
10000m
27:46.65-Jul 17, 2019
↓
Hengelo (NED)
2019
Semi
1:00:17-Mar 10, 2019
↓
Huawei Roma-Ostia Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:04:42-Dec 1, 2019
↓
Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
2018
Semi
1:00:15-Jan 14, 2018
↓
Houston Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:32:35-Apr 22, 2018
↓
London Marathon, London
2017
10000m
28:14.19-Jun 11, 2017
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2017
Semi
59:18-Mar 12, 2017
↓
Ostia (ITA)
2017
Marathon
2:03:46-Sep 24, 2017
↓
Berlin (GER)
2016
10000m
27:09.78-May 27, 2016
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2016
Semi
1:03:26-Mar 26, 2016
↓
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2015
Semi
1:00:45-Mar 22, 2015
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2014
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 21, 2014-Dongio (SUI)
2014
Semi
59:06-Nov 23, 2014
↓
New Delhi (IND)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:03:54-Apr 12NN Marathon Rotterdam

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:11-Sep 21BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 1Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:44-Oct 29Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Marathon
2:07:35-Apr 2Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:05:45-Sep 26BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10000m
28:23.4HT-Jan 16Olympic candidate trial competition, Addis Ababa

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:50-Oct 17World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:04:42-Dec 1Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
Semi
1:04:12-Aug 30African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
Semi
1:04:12-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
10000m
27:46.65-Jul 17Ethiopian Trials, Hengelo
Semi
1:01:44-Apr 7Vodafone Istanbul Half Marathon
Semi
1:00:17-Mar 10Huawei Roma-Ostia Half Marathon

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:31-Sep 15Ústi nad Lábem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
Marathon
2:32:35-Apr 22London Marathon, London
Semi
1:02:07-Feb 24Riyadh Half Marathon, Riyadh
Semi
1:00:15-Jan 14Houston Half Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:03:46-Sep 24Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10000m
28:14.19-Jun 11Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
Semi
59:18-Mar 12Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:55.05-Jun 29Hengelo Ethiopian 10,000m Trials, Hengelo
10000m
27:09.78-May 27Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Semi
1:03:26-Mar 26IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:22-Sep 17Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
Semi
1:00:45-Mar 22Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
59:06-Nov 23New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:00:39-Sep 7Luanda International Half Marathon, Luanda
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 21Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio
Semi
59:21-Mar 29IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:01:56-Feb 23Addis Abeba Half Marathon, Addis Ababa
Semi
1:01:26-Jan 26Marrakesh Half Marathon, Marrakech

Honours

4

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2025
🥇

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2021
8

African Games

Half Marathon

2019
🥈

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2017
5

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

Half Marathon

2015
🥉

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Guye Idemo Adola's Marathon personal best?

Guye Idemo Adola's Marathon personal best is 2:03:46, set on Sep 24, 2017 in Berlin (GER), #34 on the all-time list.

Which events does Guye Idemo Adola compete in?

Guye Idemo Adola competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Guye Idemo Adola perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:03:54, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Rotterdam (NED). Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam on Apr 12, 2026, 2:03:54.