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Melkam Tesfahun

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Birth dateMay 9, 1991
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Melkam Tesfahun is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on May 9, 1991. She competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 1:11:25 in the Semi and 2:27:28 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:27:28
#910 all-time
Half Marathon
1:11:25
2026 season best
2:30:49
Feb 1, 2026 · Dubai (UAE)
2026 season best
Last competition
Guiyang Marathon
Jun 14, 2026 · 2:50:32
Guiyang Marathon
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: Marathon 2:27:28 (#910 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:25, 2026 season best 2:30:49 (Feb 1, 2026, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: Guiyang Marathon, Jun 14, 2026, 2:50:32 · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:30:49-Feb 1, 2026
↑
Dubai Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:27:28-Apr 6, 2025
↑
Pyongynag International Marathon
2024
Semi
1:11:25-Apr 28, 2024-Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:39:01-Oct 27, 2024
↑
Venicemarathon, Venezia

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:50:32-Jun 14Guiyang Marathon
Marathon
2:30:49-Feb 1Dubai Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Nov 2Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:27:28-Apr 6Pyongynag International Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:01-Oct 27Venicemarathon, Venezia
Semi
1:11:25-Apr 28Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melkam Tesfahun's Marathon personal best?

Melkam Tesfahun's Marathon personal best is 2:27:28, set on Apr 6, 2025 in Pyongyang (PRK), #910 on the all-time list.

Which events does Melkam Tesfahun compete in?

Melkam Tesfahun competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Melkam Tesfahun perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:30:49, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: Guiyang Marathon on Jun 14, 2026, 2:50:32.