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Refera Merga

Refera Merga

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Refera Merga is a Ethiopia long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 12Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:31 in the Semi, 2:14:58 in the Marathon and 37:28 in the 12Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:01:31
Marathon
2:14:58
2023 season best
1:02:18
Jan 15, 2023 · Houston, TX (USA)
2023 season best
Last competition
Lilac Bloomsday Run
May 7, 2023 · 37:28
Lilac Bloomsday Run

As of Sep 23, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:31, Marathon 2:14:58, 2023 season best 1:02:18 (Jan 15, 2023, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Lilac Bloomsday Run, May 7, 2023, 37:28

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
12Kilometr
37:28-May 7, 2023-Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023
Semi
1:02:18-Jan 15, 2023
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Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2022
Semi
1:01:31-Jun 4, 2022
↑
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2021
Marathon
2:24:32-Apr 10, 2021
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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos
2019
Semi
1:04:46-Jan 27, 2019
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Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:27:28-Feb 3, 2019
↓
Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok by Toyota
2018
Marathon
2:14:58-Nov 11, 2018
↓
Nanchang Marathon, Nanchang
2017
Semi
1:08:07-Sep 16, 2017
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2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
12Kilometr
37:28-May 7Lilac Bloomsday Run
Semi
1:02:18-Jan 15Aramco Houston Half Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:31-Jun 4Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
Semi
1:04:35-Apr 16Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:41-Nov 7Zurich Marato Barcelona
Marathon
2:24:32-Apr 10Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:57-Nov 3Soweto Marathon, Soweto
Marathon
2:27:28-Feb 3Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok by Toyota
Semi
1:04:46-Jan 27Half Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:58-Nov 11Nanchang Marathon, Nanchang

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:07-Sep 16Half Marathon, Guizhou

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Refera Merga's Half Marathon personal best?

Refera Merga's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:31, set on Jun 4, 2022 in Gqeberha (RSA).

Which events does Refera Merga compete in?

Refera Merga competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Refera Merga perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 1:02:18, set on Jan 15, 2023 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Lilac Bloomsday Run on May 7, 2023, 37:28.