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Tariku Novales
SpainActive- Born
- Mar 8, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Jijiga, Ethiopia
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Tariku Novales Quinteiro is a long-distance runner born on March 8, 1998, in Ethiopia. He specializes in the marathon and represents Spain in international competition after being adopted at six years old from an orphanage in Addis Ababa by a Spanish couple.
Novales has developed into one of Spain's prominent marathon runners, combining his Ethiopian heritage with his Spanish upbringing. His background in Ethiopian distance running culture, combined with his training in Spain, has helped him excel in the marathon distance.
As a representative of Spanish athletics, Novales brings a unique personal story to international competition. His journey from an Ethiopian orphanage to representing Spain in major marathons demonstrates the global nature of athletics and the power of sport to transform lives.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:05:48 (#206 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:46, 2025 season best 2:11:30 (May 4, 2025, Praha (CZE)) · Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia, Dec 7, 2025, DNF · National record (Marathon) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:06:36 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | EDP Lisbon Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:11:30 | – | May 4, 2025 | RunCzech Prague Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:05:03 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid, Madrid |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:25:50 | – | Aug 10, 2024 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 30:06 | – | Dec 31, 2023 | Nationale Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:06:23 | – | Apr 23, 2023 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:05:48 | – | Dec 3, 2023 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:34 | – | Oct 23, 2022 | Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia |