Tesfahun Akalnew
- Born
- Apr 29, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
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.
Personal best · Half Marathon59:22
2025 season best2:14:01Oct 12, 2025 · Poznan
Personal best · Marathon2:06:55
Last competition24. Poznan MarathonOct 12, 2025 · 2:14:01
As of Nov 13, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrNijmegen 201942:21–
10KilometrWürzburg 201928:15–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |