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Simon Tesfay
- Born
- Mar 15, 1985 (41 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Simon Tesfay is a Eritrea middle-distance runner, born on March 15, 1985. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:47.16 in the 1500m, 8:02.05 in the 3000m, 13:48.26 in the 5000m, 29:44.52 in the 10000m and 1:01:00 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Eritrea.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:00
2024 season best1:04:15Mar 17, 2024 · Oberriet
Personal best · Marathon2:12:07
Last competitionCourse de l'EscaladeDec 8, 2024 · 22:02
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:00 (#887 all-time), Marathon 2:12:07, 2024 season best 1:04:15 (Mar 17, 2024, Oberriet (SUI)) · Last competition: Course de l'Escalade, Dec 8, 2024, 22:02 · 41 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:20.53 | – | Jun 28, 2024 | Swiss Championships |
| 2024 | RoadRace | 22:02 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | Course de l'Escalade |
| 2024 | 10MilesRoa | 50:56 | – | May 18, 2024 | Grand-Prix von Bern |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:04:15 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | Rhylauf - Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:15:36 | – | Feb 18, 2024 | Zurich Maratón de Sevilla |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:29 | – | Oct 15, 2023 | Swiss Half Marathon Championships |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:14:04 | – | Apr 23, 2023 | Zürich Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:12:07 | – | Feb 20, 2022 | Zurich Maraton de Sevilla |