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Tigist Teshome

Tigist Teshome

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateMar 11, 1987
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Tigist Teshome is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on March 11, 1987. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:12.32 in the 800m, 4:29.54 in the 1500m, 16:22.75 in the 5000m, 1:10:08 in the Semi and 2:29:17 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:10:08
#877 all-time
Marathon
2:29:17
2026 season best
16:22.75
Mar 25, 2026 · Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ethiopian Championships
Mar 29, 2026 · 16:38.37
Ethiopian Championships
Age
39 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:08 (#877 all-time), Marathon 2:29:17, 2026 season best 16:22.75 (Mar 25, 2026, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)) · Last competition: Ethiopian Championships, Mar 29, 2026, 16:38.37 · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
16:22.75-Mar 25, 2026-Ethiopian Championships
2025
Mile
4:26.79-Aug 30, 2025--
2022
Marathon
2:51:01-May 15, 2022
↓
Beograd (SRB)
2021
Marathon
2:38:36-Sep 26, 2021
↓
EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid
2020
Marathon
2:32:05-Jan 24, 2020
↓
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
10Kilometr
34:37-May 19, 2019-Happy 10K Guangzhou
2019
Semi
1:10:08-Apr 7, 2019
↑
Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid
2019
Marathon
2:29:17-Mar 10, 2019
↓
Zurich Marató Barcelona
2018
Marathon
2:29:57-Feb 18, 2018
↓
Castellón Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:30:09-Jan 20, 2017
↓
Dubai (UAE)
2016
Marathon
2:32:58-Sep 24, 2016
↓
Hengshui (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:36:29-Jan 25, 2015
↓
Marrakech (MAR)
2014
Marathon
2:36:51-May 18, 2014
↓
Riga (LAT)
2013
Marathon
2:37:26-Oct 20, 2013
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2011
15Kilometr
52:42-May 1, 2011-Breda (NED)
2011
Semi
1:20:11-Apr 23, 2011
↑
Paderborn (GER)
2010
800m
2:12.32-Jul 14, 2010-Nuoro (ITA)
2010
1500m
4:29.54-Jul 15, 2010-Sassari (ITA)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:38.37-Mar 29Ethiopian Championships
5000m
16:22.75-Mar 27Ethiopian Championships
5000m
16:38.37-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships
5000m
16:22.75-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:51:01-May 15Belgrade Marathon, Beograd

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:27-Oct 24Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon, Linz
Marathon
2:38:36-Sep 26EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:05-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:43-Oct 27Changsha International Marathon, Changsha
Semi
1:15:05-Sep 8Media Maratón de las Flores Medellin
10Kilometr
34:37-May 19Happy 10K Guangzhou
Semi
1:10:08-Apr 7Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid
Marathon
2:29:17-Mar 10Zurich Marató Barcelona

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:04-Sep 16Medellín Maratón de las Flores, Medellín
Marathon
2:32:46-May 20Riga Marathon
Marathon
2:29:57-Feb 18Castellón Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:17-Sep 10Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
Marathon
2:35:26-May 7Dongying Yellow River Marathon, Dongying
Marathon
2:30:09-Jan 20Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:58-Sep 24Hengshui Lake Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:40:13-Jan 31Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:31-Mar 22New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:36:29-Jan 25Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:48:01-Oct 12Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur
Marathon
2:36:51-May 18Riga Marathon, Riga

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:26-Oct 20Beijing International Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:42:13-Jan 27Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:42-May 1Breda Haagse Beemden Loop, Breda
Semi
1:20:11-Apr 23Paderborn Half Marathon, Paderborn

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:29.54-Jul 15Sassari
800m
2:12.32-Jul 14Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tigist Teshome's Half Marathon personal best?

Tigist Teshome's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:08, set on Apr 7, 2019 in Madrid (ESP), #877 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tigist Teshome compete in?

Tigist Teshome competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Tigist Teshome perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16:22.75, set on Mar 25, 2026 in Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH). Last competition: Ethiopian Championships on Mar 29, 2026, 16:38.37.