Tigist Ketema

Tigist Ketema

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Sep 15, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
Marathon · 1500 m

Tigist Ketema is an Ethiopian track and field athlete.

In 2023, she ran the fastest ever debut marathon time by a woman.

Personal best · Marathon2:16:07
#10 all-time
2024 season best2:16:07Jan 7, 2024 · Dubai
2024 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:00.91
#212 all-time
Last competitionWorld Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, TokyoSep 14, 2025 · DNF
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo

As of Oct 31, 2026: Marathon 2:16:07 (#10 all-time), 1500 m 4:00.91 (#212 all-time), 2024 season best 2:16:07 (Jan 7, 2024, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo, Sep 14, 2025, DNF · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorSabadell 20172:02.001,153 pts–
800m20172:02.281,122 pts–
1500mHengelo 20214:00.911,199 pts#212
MileIndoorLiévin 20224:33.501,123 pts–
3000mIndoorVal-de-Reuil 20228:43.911,184 pts–
5000mBruxelles 202315:17.271,130 pts#731

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Marathon 2:16:07–Jan 7, 2024Dubai Marathon
20231500m-short-track Indoor4:08.84–Feb 2, 2023Czech Indoor Gala, Atletická hala, Ostrava (i)
20231500m Indoor4:08.84–Feb 2, 2023Czech Indoor Gala, Atletická hala, Ostrava (i)
2023MileRoad 4:27.47–Jul 29, 2023The Guardian Mile
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:44.08–Feb 11, 2023Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor
20233000m Indoor8:44.08–Feb 11, 2023Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor
20235000m 15:17.27–Sep 8, 2023Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
20221500m 4:06.59–May 28, 2022Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tigist Ketema's Marathon personal best is 2:16:07, set on Jan 7, 2024 in Dubai (UAE), #10 on the all-time list.

Tigist Ketema competes in the Marathon and 1500 m.

2024 season best: 2:16:07, set on Jan 7, 2024 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo on Sep 14, 2025, DNF.