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Tesfahun Akalnew

Tesfahun Akalnew

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Birth dateApr 29, 1999
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Tesfahun Akalnew is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 29, 1999. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:24.79 in the 5000m, 27:30.24 in the 10000m, 59:22 in the Semi, 2:06:55 in the Marathon and 42:21 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
59:22
#120 all-time
Marathon
2:06:55
#432 all-time
2025 season best
2:14:01
Oct 12, 2025 · Poznan (POL)
2025 season best
Last competition
24. Poznan Marathon
Oct 12, 2025 · 2:14:01
24. Poznan Marathon
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Half Marathon 59:22 (#120 all-time), Marathon 2:06:55 (#432 all-time), 2025 season best 2:14:01 (Oct 12, 2025, Poznan (POL)) · Last competition: 24. Poznan Marathon, Oct 12, 2025, 2:14:01 · 27 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:14:01-Oct 12, 2025
↓
24. Poznan Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:14:05-Apr 7, 2024
↓
Milano Marathon, Milano
2023
Marathon
2:07:59-Feb 19, 2023
↓
Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla
2022
5000m
14:25.0h-Apr 2, 2022
↓
Ethiopian Championships
2022
Semi
1:01:44-Aug 28, 2022
↓
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2021
Semi
1:00:31-Aug 29, 2021
↓
P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event
2021
Marathon
2:06:55-Oct 17, 2021
↓
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
2020
Semi
1:00:10-Feb 16, 2020
↓
eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona
2019
10000m
27:30.24-Jun 15, 2019-Nijmegen (NED)
2019
10Kilometr
28:15-Apr 14, 2019-Residenzlauf, Würzburg
2019
15Kilometr
42:21-Nov 17, 2019-NN Zevenheuvelenloop
2018
5000m
13:24.79-Jun 16, 2018
↓
Carquefou (FRA)
2017
5000m
13:52.91-Jul 2, 2017
↓
Tlemcen (ALG)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:01-Oct 1224. Poznan Marathon
Marathon
2:15:20-Feb 273rd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Oita

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:05-Apr 7Milano Marathon, Milano

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:59-Feb 19Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:44-Aug 28Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Semi
1:02:16-May 8EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
Semi
1:04:31-Apr 10Adalmo Mitja Marató de Pollença, Pollensa
5000m
14:25.0HT-Apr 2Ethiopian Championships

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:55-Oct 17TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Semi
1:00:31-Aug 29P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
59:22-Nov 29Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Semi
1:00:10-Feb 16eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
42:23-Dec 1Pfixx Solar Montferland Run
15Kilometr
42:21-Nov 17NN Zevenheuvelenloop
10000m
27:30.24-Jun 15Next Generation Athletics, Nijmegen
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 20Osterlauf
10Kilometr
28:15-Apr 14Residenzlauf, Würzburg

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:34.45-Jun 19Montreuil Meeting Elite
5000m
13:24.79-Jun 16Carquefou Meeting National, Carquefou
5000m
14:00.18-May 26Assela Ethiopian U20 Championships, Assela

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:52.91-Jul 2Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen

Honours

🥈

Tlemcen African U20 Championships

5000 Metres

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tesfahun Akalnew's Half Marathon personal best?

Tesfahun Akalnew's Half Marathon personal best is 59:22, set on Nov 29, 2020 in New Delhi (IND), #120 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tesfahun Akalnew compete in?

Tesfahun Akalnew competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Tesfahun Akalnew perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:14:01, set on Oct 12, 2025 in Poznan (POL). Last competition: 24. Poznan Marathon on Oct 12, 2025, 2:14:01.