Sofiya Shemsu
- Born
- Sep 12, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · Marathon
Sofiya Shemsu is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 12, 1994. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Semi.
Her personal bests include 2:03.20 in the 800m, 4:17.33 in the 1500m, 1:11:50 in the Semi, 2:27:51 in the Marathon and 51:58 in the 15Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:23
2025 season best2:34:27May 25, 2025 · Beijing
Personal best · Marathon2:27:51
Last competitionMiyun Eco MarathonMay 25, 2025 · 2:34:27
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:23, Marathon 2:27:51 (#981 all-time), 2025 season best 2:34:27 (May 25, 2025, Beijing (CHN)) · Last competition: Miyun Eco Marathon, May 25, 2025, 2:34:27 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrBursa 201751:58–
10KilometrPaderborn 201731:23–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:34:27 | – | May 25, 2025 | Miyun Eco Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:30:24 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | Suzhou Taihu Marathon, Suzhou |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 31:48 | – | Apr 30, 2022 | Herzogenaurach (GER) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:43:11 | – | May 8, 2022 | Volkswagen Prague Marathon |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 32:24 | – | Sep 12, 2021 | Herzogenaurach (GER) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:30:44 | – | Nov 7, 2021 | N Kolay Istanbul Marathon |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 32:09 | – | May 26, 2019 | Spar Grand Prix Series, Cape Town |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 38:10 | – | May 19, 2019 | FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN |