Tesfaye Tola
- Born
- Oct 19, 1974 (52 years old)
- Birthplace
- Oromia Region
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
- Height
- 1.67 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
Tesfaye Tola is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 19, 1974 in Oromia Region. Standing 1.67 m and weighing 60 kg, He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 28:12.32 in the 10000m, 59:51 in the Semi, 2:06:57 in the Marathon, 43:13 in the 15Kilometr and 28:30 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Half Marathon59:51
2013 season best2:13:20Oct 20, 2013 · Beijing
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · Marathon2:06:57
As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 59:51 (#260 all-time), Marathon 2:06:57 (#440 all-time), 2013 season best 2:13:20 (Oct 20, 2013, Beijing (CHN)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:13:20 | – | Oct 20, 2013 | Beijing (CHN) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:13:21 | – | Nov 18, 2012 | Hangzhou (CHN) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:20:55 | – | Jan 16, 2011 | Mumbai (IND) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:16:59 | – | Jan 22, 2010 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:10:22 | – | Oct 18, 2009 | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:09:38 | – | Jan 18, 2008 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:10:45 | – | Mar 18, 2007 | Roma (ITA) |
| 2006 | 10MilesRoa | 49:52 | – | Sep 3, 2006 | Tilburg (NED) |