Koren Jelila Yal

Koren Jelila Yal

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jan 18, 1987 (39 years old)
Birthplace
Shewa, Ethiopia
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Koren Jelela, also known as Koren Jelila Yal, (born 18 January 1987 in Shewa) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.

Personal best · Marathon2:22:43
#243 all-time
2024 season best2:48:02Sep 16, 2024 · Shaoxing
2024 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:17
Last competitionChangchun MarathonMay 25, 2025 · DNF
Changchun Marathon

As of Nov 12, 2026: Marathon 2:22:43 (#243 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:17, 2024 season best 2:48:02 (Sep 16, 2024, Shaoxing (CHN)) · Last competition: Changchun Marathon, May 25, 2025, DNF · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mVelenje 2007Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list9:11.641,067 pts–
5000mAlgiers 2007Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:51.811,065 pts–
SemiRas Al Khaimah 2010Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:10:521,112 pts–
MarathonToronto 2011Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:22:431,186 pts#243
5KilometreAddis Abeba 201016:01–
10KilometrBengaluru 201032:17–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Marathon 2:48:02–Sep 16, 2024Shenyang Marathon, Shenyang
2023Marathon 2:36:29–Dec 3, 2023Shenzhen Marathon
2018Semi 1:13:30–Mar 11, 2018Roma-Ostia Half Marathon
2017Marathon 2:35:07–Nov 12, 2017Shanghai (CHN)
2016Semi 1:13:58–Mar 20, 2016Lisboa (POR)
2016Marathon 2:27:06–May 29, 2016Ottawa (CAN)
2015Semi 1:11:55–Mar 22, 2015Lisboa (POR)
2015Marathon 2:23:52–Oct 25, 2015Frankfurt (GER)
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FAQ

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Koren Jelila Yal's Marathon personal best is 2:22:43, set on Oct 16, 2011 in Toronto (CAN), #243 on the all-time list.

Koren Jelila Yal competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2024 season best: 2:48:02, set on Sep 16, 2024 in Shaoxing (CHN). Last competition: Changchun Marathon on May 25, 2025, DNF.