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Tessema Abshero

Tessema Abshero

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Birth dateDec 9, 1986

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Tessema Abshero is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on December 9, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:44.21 in the 3000m, 13:23.08 in the 5000m, 28:22.68 in the 10000m, 1:02:34 in the Semi and 2:08:26 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts

Marathon

2:08:26

3000 m

7:44.21

2010 season best

1:05:10

Oct 31, 2010 · Reims (FRA)

2010 season best

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:26 (#893 all-time), 3000 m 7:44.21, 2010 season best 1:05:10 (Oct 31, 2010, Reims (FRA)) · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:44.21

13:23.08

28:22.68

1:02:34

2:08:26

43:40

28:49

57:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2010	Semi	1:05:10	-	Oct 31, 2010	↓	Reims (FRA)
2009	20Kilometr	57:58	-	Mar 8, 2009	↓	Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2009	Marathon	2:11:18	-	Apr 26, 2009	↑	London Marathon
2008	10Kilometr	28:49	-	Jun 28, 2008	↑	Appingedam (NED)
2008	20Kilometr	57:40	-	Mar 9, 2008	↓	Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2008	Semi	1:02:34	-	Sep 28, 2008	↓	Coamo (PUR)
2008	Marathon	2:08:26	-	Apr 27, 2008	↑	Hamburg (GER)
2007	Marathon	2:14:22	-	Oct 29, 2007	↑	Dublin (IRL)
2006	10000m	28:22.68	-	May 28, 2006	-	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2006	Semi	1:02:57	-	Jan 15, 2006	↓	Tempe, AZ (USA)
2005	3000m	7:44.21	-	Jun 12, 2005	↑	Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
2005	5000m	13:23.08	-	Jul 23, 2005	↑	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2005	CrossCount	37:33	-	Mar 20, 2005	↓	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005	15Kilometr	43:40	-	Nov 20, 2005	-	Nijmegen (NED)
2004	CrossCount	25:12	-	Mar 21, 2004	↓	32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2003	3000m	7:54.72	-	Jul 16, 2003	↑	Reims (FRA)
2003	CrossCount	11:29	-	Mar 29, 2003	↓	31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
2003	5000m	13:47.75	-	Jul 27, 2003	↑	Ninove (BEL)
2003	10Kilometr	29:26	-	Oct 12, 2003	↑	Créteil (FRA)
2002	5000m	13:52.47	-	Aug 10, 2002	↑	Radés (TUN)
2002	CrossCount	24:26	-	Mar 24, 2002	↓	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2010

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:05:10	-	Oct 31	Cassis Marseille-Cassis Half Marathon, Cassis
Semi	1:05:32	-	Oct 17	Reims Half Marathon, Reims

2009

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:18	-	Apr 26	London Marathon
20Kilometr	57:58	-	Mar 8	Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn

2008

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:09	-	Nov 2	Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi	1:02:34	-	Sep 28	Lisbon Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa
10Kilometr	28:49	-	Jun 28	Appingedam Stadsloop, Appingedam
Marathon	2:08:26	-	Apr 27	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
20Kilometr	57:40	-	Mar 9	Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn
Semi	1:03:50	-	Feb 3	Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2007

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:14:22	-	Oct 29	Dublin Marathon, Dublin
Marathon	2:15:58	-	Apr 22	Enschede Marathon, Enschede

2006

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:22.68	-	May 28	Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
10000m	29:30.6HT	-	Apr 16	Addis Abeba Ethiopian Club Championships, Addis Abeba
Semi	1:02:57	-	Jan 15	Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Half Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2005

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	44:03	-	Dec 4	Heerenberg Wincanton Montferland Run, Heerenberg
15Kilometr	43:40	-	Nov 20	Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
5000m	13:35.59	-	Jul 30	Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
5000m	13:23.08	-	Jul 23	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000m	7:44.21	-	Jun 12	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
3000m	7:46.76	-	Jun 3	Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
5000m	13:35.94	-	May 29	Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
CrossCount	37:33	-	Mar 20	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	25:12	-	Mar 21	32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles

2003

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:26	-	Oct 26	Créteil
10Kilometr	29:26	-	Oct 12	Tourcoing
5000m	13:47.75	-	Jul 27	Ninove Geert Rasschaert Memorial, Ninove
3000m	7:54.72	-	Jul 16	Reims International Meeting, Reims
CrossCount	23:22	-	Mar 30	31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
CrossCount	11:29	-	Mar 29	31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne

2002

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:52.47	-	Aug 10	Tunis-Radés African Championships, Radés
CrossCount	24:26	-	Mar 24	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tessema Abshero's Marathon personal best?

Tessema Abshero's Marathon personal best is 2:08:26, set on Apr 27, 2008 in Hamburg (GER), #893 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tessema Abshero compete in?

Tessema Abshero competes in the Marathon and 3000 m.

How did Tessema Abshero perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 1:05:10, set on Oct 31, 2010 in Reims (FRA).