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Limenih Getachew
- Born
- Apr 30, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Limenih Getachew is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 30, 1990. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.
His personal bests include 1:02:22 in the Semi, 2:06:47 in the Marathon, 43:48 in the 15Kilometr and 30:16 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:06:47
2026 season best2:07:16Feb 15, 2026 · Sevilla
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:22
Last competitionTCS Toronto Waterfront MarathonOct 18, 2026 · DNF
As of Nov 4, 2026: Marathon 2:06:47 (#383 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:22, 2026 season best 2:07:16 (Feb 15, 2026, Sevilla (ESP)) · Last competition: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, DNF · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:07:16 | – | Feb 15, 2026 | Zurich Maratón Sevilla |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:08:57 | – | Oct 25, 2025 | EDP Lisbon Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:13:50 | – | Oct 20, 2024 | Yellow River Estuary Dongying Marathon |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 30:16 | – | Oct 15, 2023 | Shanghai Elite 10K Race |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:10:45 | – | Mar 19, 2023 | Wuxi Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:07:07 | – | Sep 25, 2022 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:06:47 | – | Apr 11, 2021 | Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:10:26 | – | Jan 24, 2020 | Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon |