Melkam Tesfahun

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
May 9, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:28
#910 all-time
2026 season best2:30:49Feb 1, 2026 · Dubai
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:25
Last competitionGuiyang MarathonJun 14, 2026 · 2:50:32
Guiyang Marathon

As of Nov 15, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SemiIstanbul 2024Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:11:251,101 pts––
MarathonPyongyang 2025Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:27:281,141 pts#910#409

Progression

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Melkam Tesfahun competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

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.