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Meseret Abebayahau

Meseret Abebayahau

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Birth dateJun 28, 1998
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Meseret Abebayehu Alemu (born 28 June 1998) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She is a winner of multiple international marathons and has achieved a personal best time under 2:20.

Key facts
Marathon
2:19:50
#86 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:33
#815 all-time
2026 season best
2:23:40
Aug 30, 2026 · Xiamen (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:23:40
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Marathon 2:19:50 (#86 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:33 (#815 all-time), 2026 season best 2:23:40 (Aug 30, 2026, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:23:40 · 28 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:09:33-Mar 15, 2026
↑
Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
2026
Marathon
2:23:40-Aug 30, 2026
↑
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
2025
Semi
1:12:12-Feb 23, 2025
↑
Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:28:38-Nov 30, 2025
↑
SCO Kunming Marathon, Kunming
2024
Semi
1:09:59-Apr 21, 2024
↑
Shanghai Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:22:00-Oct 20, 2024
↑
Yellow River Estuary Dongying Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:19:50-Oct 15, 2023
↑
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
2022
10000m
32:22.3h-Mar 29, 2022-Ethiopian Championships
2022
Semi
1:13:21-Feb 13, 2022
↑
Hawassa (ETH)
2022
Marathon
2:25:18-Apr 24, 2022
↑
Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Maraton
2019
Marathon
2:30:24-Mar 10, 2019
↑
Zurich Marató Barcelona
2018
Marathon
2:32:20-Dec 9, 2018
↑
Málaga Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:29:14-Mar 12, 2017
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2015
Semi
1:12:39-Apr 26, 2015
↑
Istanbul (TUR)
2015
Marathon
2:36:26-Nov 8, 2015
↑
Beirut (LBN)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:40-Aug 30TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Marathon
2:25:42-May 10Marathon International de Rabat
Semi
1:09:33-Mar 15Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
Marathon
2:25:15-Jan 11C&D Xiamen Marathon

2025

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:38-Nov 30SCO Kunming Marathon, Kunming
Marathon
DNF-Aug 31Harbin Marathon
Marathon
DNF-Mar 23Wuxi Marathon
Semi
1:12:12-Feb 23Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
Marathon
2:35:40-Jan 5C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:00-Oct 20Yellow River Estuary Dongying Marathon
Marathon
2:36:08-Jun 9Kigali International Peace Marathon
Semi
1:09:59-Apr 21Shanghai Half Marathon
Marathon
2:23:08-Mar 3Tokyo Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:50-Oct 15TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Marathon
2:24:42-Apr 2C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen
Marathon
2:24:30-Feb 11Riyadh Marathon

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:21-Oct 30Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
10000m
32:30.75-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
10000m
32:30.75-Jun 11African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
Marathon
2:25:18-Apr 24Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Maraton
10000m
32:22.3HT-Mar 29Ethiopian Championships
Semi
1:13:21-Feb 13Sofi Malt Hawassa Half Marathon, Hawassa

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:27-Oct 27KBC Dublin Marathon
Marathon
2:30:24-Mar 10Zurich Marató Barcelona

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:20-Dec 9Málaga Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:31-Oct 1Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:29:14-Mar 12Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:26-Nov 8Beirut Marathon, Beirut
Marathon
2:38:13-Sep 20Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Semi
1:12:39-Apr 26Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul

Honours

7

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2024
4

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
4

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Meseret Abebayahau's Marathon personal best?

Meseret Abebayahau's Marathon personal best is 2:19:50, set on Oct 15, 2023 in Amsterdam (NED), #86 on the all-time list.

Which events does Meseret Abebayahau compete in?

Meseret Abebayahau competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Meseret Abebayahau perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:23:40, set on Aug 30, 2026 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS on Aug 30, 2026, 2:23:40.