SM
Sifan Melaku

Sifan Melaku

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateFeb 5, 2000
Height-
Weight-

Sifan Melaku is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on February 5, 2000. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 20Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:12:35 in the Semi, 2:23:49 in the Marathon and 1:09:10 in the 20Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:49
#368 all-time
Half Marathon
1:12:35
2026 season best
2:26:42
Apr 12, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:26:42
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Age
26 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Marathon 2:23:49 (#368 all-time), Half Marathon 1:12:35, 2026 season best 2:26:42 (Apr 12, 2026) · Last competition: Wizz Air Milano Marathon, Apr 12, 2026, 2:26:42 · 26 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:26:42-Apr 12, 2026
↑
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:40:45-Aug 31, 2025
↑
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
2024
Marathon
2:24:24-Mar 17, 2024
↑
Seoul Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:34:32-Nov 5, 2023
↑
Istanbul Marathon
2021
Marathon
2:30:21-Oct 17, 2021
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2020
Marathon
2:23:49-Feb 23, 2020
↑
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2019
20Kilometr
1:09:10-Sep 29, 2019-20km International de Marrakech
2019
Semi
1:12:35-Dec 15, 2019-Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, Chon Buri
2019
Marathon
2:35:04-Apr 7, 2019
↑
Maratona Internacional de São Paulo
2018
Marathon
2:33:40-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Rotterdam Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:31:21-Dec 10, 2017
↑
Guangzhou (CHN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:42-Apr 12Wizz Air Milano Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:45-Aug 31Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Marathon
DNF-Jan 19Chevron Houston Marathon

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:10-Nov 3Hangzhou marathon, Hangzhou
Marathon
2:32:54-Jun 1adidas Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm
Marathon
2:24:24-Mar 17Seoul Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:32-Nov 5Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:30:44-Jun 3adidas Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm - Swedish Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:29:22-Jan 15Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:21-Oct 17Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:49-Feb 23Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:35-Dec 15Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, Chon Buri
Marathon
2:25:29-Nov 3Istanbul Marathon
20Kilometr
1:09:10-Sep 2920km International de Marrakech
Marathon
2:31:38-Jun 2Bank of Lanzhou Cup, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:35:04-Apr 7Maratona Internacional de São Paulo
Marathon
2:26:46-Feb 17Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:47-Nov 4Hangzhou Marathon
Marathon
2:33:40-Apr 8Rotterdam Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:21-Dec 10Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:37:24-Apr 23Łódź Marathon, Łódź
Marathon
2:40:49-Feb 11Lagos City Marathon, Lagos

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sifan Melaku's Marathon personal best?

Sifan Melaku's Marathon personal best is 2:23:49, set on Feb 23, 2020 in Sevilla (ESP), #368 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sifan Melaku compete in?

Sifan Melaku competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Sifan Melaku perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:26:42, set on Apr 12, 2026. Last competition: Wizz Air Milano Marathon on Apr 12, 2026, 2:26:42.