Tigist Gashaw

BRNWomen

Birth dateDec 25, 1996

BirthplaceEthiopia, Ethiopia

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Tigist Gashaw Belay is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the middle-distance running. Born on 25 December 1996 in Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Tigist has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Tigist's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in middle-distance running. Throughout their career, Tigist has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Tigist continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the middle-distance running. With ongoing training and competition experience, Tigist works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts

Marathon

2:23:07

#459 all-time

1500 m

4:05.47

#564 all-time

2026 season best

2:23:07

May 10, 2026 · Copenhagen (DEN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Copenhagen Marathon

May 10, 2026 · 2:23:07

Copenhagen Marathon

Age

29 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:23:07 (#459 all-time), 1500 m 4:05.47 (#564 all-time), 2026 season best 2:23:07 (May 10, 2026, Copenhagen (DEN)) · Last competition: Copenhagen Marathon, May 10, 2026, 2:23:07 · 29 years old

Personal bests

2:05.11

4:05.47

8:48.60

15:12.37

35:10.42

1:10:05

2:23:07

4:16.45

8:55.89

51:07

31:50

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	Marathon	2:23:07	-	May 10, 2026	↑	Copenhagen Marathon
2025	5000m	16:22.96	-	Apr 9, 2025	↓	West Asian Clubs Championships
2025	10000m	35:10.42	-	Apr 7, 2025	-	West Asian Clubs Championships
2025	Marathon	2:24:44	-	Mar 2, 2025	↑	Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon
2024	Marathon	2:24:39	-	Apr 7, 2024	↑	Daegu Marathon
2023	10Kilometr	31:50	-	Jun 17, 2023	↑	Corrida Internationale de Langueux
2023	Semi	1:10:05	-	Sep 17, 2023	↑	Meia Maratona do Porto
2022	5000m	15:53.76	-	May 18, 2022	↓	Kuwait (KUW)
2022	CrossCount	22:30	-	Feb 6, 2022	-	ECCC Cross Country, Oeiras - XC 10.0km
2022	10Kilometr	33:46	-	Dec 10, 2022	↑	Kuwait (KUW)
2021	1500m	4:18.33	-	Jun 20, 2021	↑	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
2021	5000m	16:17.30	-	Jun 16, 2021	↓	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
2021	Semi	1:10:33	-	Nov 14, 2021	↑	Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid
2019	1500m	4:05.47	-	Jun 20, 2019	↑	Golden Spike Ostrava 2019, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
2019	5000m	15:12.37	-	Jul 17, 2019	↓	Barcelona (ESP)
2018	800m	2:12.10	-	Jul 9, 2018	↓	Amman West Asian Championships
2018	1500m	4:09.12	-	Aug 30, 2018	↑	Jakarta Asian Games
2018	15Kilometr	51:07	-	Nov 25, 2018	-	Bilbao 15 km
2017	1500m	4:21.31	-	May 19, 2017	↑	Baku (AZE)
2016	1500m	4:06.53	-	Jun 28, 2016	↑	Sollentuna (SWE)
2016	1500m-short-track	4:16.45	-	Feb 9, 2016	-	Eaubonne (FRA) (i)
2016	3000m	8:48.60	-	May 6, 2016	-	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2016	3000m-short-track	8:55.89	-	Feb 6, 2016	-	Mondeville (FRA) (i)
2015	1500m	4:05.58	-	Jul 7, 2015	↑	Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár (HUN)
2014	800m	2:05.11	-	Jun 21, 2014	↓	Amiens (FRA)
2014	1500m	4:08.62	-	Jun 6, 2014	↑	Montbéliard (FRA)
2013	1500m	4:10.37	-	Jun 9, 2013	↑	Rabat (MAR)
2011	1500m	4:23.70	-	May 8, 2011	↑	Addis Ababa (ETH)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:23:07	-	May 10	Copenhagen Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	DNF	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m	16:22.96	-	Apr 9	West Asian Clubs Championships
10000m	35:10.42	-	Apr 9	West Asian Clubs Championships
10000m	35:10.42	-	Apr 7	West Asian Clubs Championships
Marathon	2:24:44	-	Mar 2	Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon
Marathon	DNF	-	Jan 5	C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:30:53	-	Aug 11	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
Marathon	2:30:53	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
Marathon	2:24:39	-	Apr 7	Daegu Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:11:08	-	Oct 29	SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne - Half Marathon
Semi	1:10:05	-	Sep 17	Meia Maratona do Porto
10Kilometr	31:50	-	Jun 17	Corrida Internationale de Langueux

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	33:46	-	Dec 10	NBK Run, Kuwait
5000m	15:53.76	-	May 18	3rd Gulf Cooperation Council Games (Athletics dates), Kuwait
CrossCount	38:11	-	Feb 22	Arab Cross Country Championships, Al Sukhair - XC 10.0km
CrossCount	22:30	-	Feb 6	ECCC Cross Country, Oeiras - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:10:33	-	Nov 14	Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid
1500m	4:18.33	-	Jun 20	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
1500m	4:18.33	-	Jun 17	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
5000m	16:17.30	-	Jun 17	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
5000m	16:17.30	-	Jun 16	Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:31.15	-	Oct 26	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
5000m	15:31.56	-	Oct 26	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
1500m	4:31.15	-	Oct 25	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
5000m	15:31.56	-	Oct 24	CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
5000m	DNF	-	Sep 28	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
5000m	15:12.37	-	Jul 17	Míting Internacional d'Atletisme, Barcelona
1500m	4:05.47	-	Jun 20	Golden Spike Ostrava 2019, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
1500m	4:10.45	-	Jun 16	ORLEN Memoriał Janusza Kusocińskiego, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
1500m	4:14.81	-	Apr 24	Asian Athletics Championships, Doha
1500m	4:14.81	-	Apr 23	Asian Athletics Championships, Doha

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	51:07	-	Nov 25	Bilbao 15 km
1500m	4:09.12	-	Aug 30	Jakarta Asian Games
1500m	4:09.12	-	Aug 28	Jakarta Asian Games
1500m	4:13.16	-	Jul 11	Amman West Asian Championships
800m	2:12.10	-	Jul 9	Amman West Asian Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.31	-	May 19	Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
1500m	4:27.36	-	Mar 11	Doha

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:10.96	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:10.96	-	Aug 12	The XXXI Olympic Games
1500m	4:08.62	-	Jun 30	Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
1500m	4:06.53	-	Jun 28	Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
1500m	4:12.81	-	May 22	Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m	4:11.95	-	May 20	Golden Spike Ostrava 2016, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000m	8:48.60	-	May 6	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
1500m-short-track	4:22.17	-	Feb 19	Doha Asian Indoor Championships, Doha (i)
1500m-short-track	4:16.45	-	Feb 9	Eaubonne Meeting Elite, Eaubonne (i)
3000m-short-track	8:55.89	-	Feb 6	Mondeville Meeting National, Mondeville (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:09.14	-	Jul 11	Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tigist Gashaw's Marathon personal best?

Tigist Gashaw's Marathon personal best is 2:23:07, set on May 10, 2026 in Copenhagen (DEN), #459 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tigist Gashaw compete in?

Tigist Gashaw competes in the Marathon and 1500 m.

How did Tigist Gashaw perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:23:07, set on May 10, 2026 in Copenhagen (DEN). Last competition: Copenhagen Marathon on May 10, 2026, 2:23:07.

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