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Tigist Tufa

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Tigist Tufa

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Birth dateJan 26, 1987
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Tigist Tufa (born 26 January 1987) is an Ethiopian marathon runner.

She was the winner of the 2014 Shanghai Marathon, setting a new course record and a personal best time of 2:21:52.

Her previous bests were 2:28:04 at the Los Angeles Marathon in 2013, followed by 2:24:32 at the 2014 Ottawa Marathon, where she also set a new course record. She won the 2015 London Marathon in a time of 2:23:22, making her the first female Ethiopian to win the race in 14 years. The last Ethiopian to win the race was Derartu Tulu in 2001.

Key facts
Marathon
2:21:52
#195 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
31:55
2017 season best
2:25:52
Apr 23, 2017 · London (GBR)
2017 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:21:52 (#195 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 31:55, 2017 season best 2:25:52 (Apr 23, 2017, London (GBR)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Marathon
2:25:52-Apr 23, 2017
↑
London (GBR)
2016
Marathon
2:23:03-Apr 24, 2016
↑
London (GBR)
2015
Marathon
2:23:22-Apr 26, 2015
↑
London (GBR)
2014
15Kilometr
51:05-Jul 13, 2014
↓
Utica, NY (USA)
2014
Semi
1:12:29-Feb 23, 2014
↓
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2014
Marathon
2:21:52-Nov 2, 2014
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2013
MileRoad
4:44.1h-Sep 22, 2013-New York, NY (USA)
2013
5Kilometre
15:40-Aug 25, 2013
↑
Binghamton, NY (USA)
2013
5MilesRoad
28:32-Apr 28, 2013-Rye, NY (USA)
2013
10Kilometr
35:10-Jun 8, 2013
↓
New York, NY (USA)
2013
15Kilometr
51:57-Jul 14, 2013
↓
Utica, NY (USA)
2013
10MilesRoa
56:30-Apr 7, 2013
↓
Washington, DC (USA)
2013
Semi
1:10:51-Sep 29, 2013
↓
Providence, RI (USA)
2013
Marathon
2:29:24-Nov 3, 2013
↑
New York, NY (USA)
2011
5Kilometre
16:05-Jun 4, 2011
↑
Albany, NY (USA)
2011
10Kilometr
34:02-Apr 2, 2011
↓
Charleston, SC (USA)
2011
10MilesRoa
54:13-Apr 3, 2011
↓
Washington, DC (USA)
2011
Marathon
2:41:50-Jan 30, 2011
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
2010
10Kilometr
32:57-Jul 4, 2010
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2010
15Kilometr
51:32-Jul 11, 2010
↓
Utica, NY (USA)
2009
Semi
1:11:46-Jan 25, 2009
↓
Marrakech (MAR)
2008
10Kilometr
31:55-Apr 6, 2008
↓
Barcelona (ESP)
2008
Semi
1:10:03-Mar 16, 2008
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2007
10Kilometr
33:43-Jun 9, 2007
↓
Onati (ESP)
2007
15Kilometr
50:56-Jun 17, 2007
↓
Porto (POR)
2007
Semi
1:10:33-Sep 1, 2007
↓
Lille (FRA)

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:52-Apr 23London Marathon, London

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:23:03-Apr 24London Marathon, London

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:50-Nov 1New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:29:12-Aug 30IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:29:12-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:23:22-Apr 26London Marathon, London

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:52-Nov 2Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
15Kilometr
51:05-Jul 13Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Marathon
2:24:31-May 25Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
Marathon
2:28:04-Mar 9Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA
Semi
1:12:29-Feb 23Addis Abeba Half Marathon, Addis Ababa

2013

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:24-Nov 3New York City Marathon, New York, NY
10Kilometr
36:06-Oct 12Brooklyn Rock 'n' Roll New York 10K, Brooklyn, NY
Semi
1:10:51-Sep 29Providence Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, Providence, RI
MileRoad
4:44.1HT-Sep 22New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY
5Kilometre
15:40-Aug 25Binghamton Chris Thater Memorial, Binghamton, NY
5Kilometre
16:31-Aug 17Debbie Green Memorial, Wheeling, WV
5Kilometre
15:45-Aug 10Belmar Chase, Belmar, NJ
MileRoad
4:46.5HT-Aug 4Newburyport High Street Mile, Newburyport, MA
15Kilometr
51:57-Jul 14Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Semi
1:15:24-Jun 23Fairfield Half Marathon, Fairfield, CT
10Kilometr
35:10-Jun 8New York Mini 10K, New York, NY
10Kilometr
35:35-Jun 2Middletown Orange County Classic, Middletown, NY
Semi
1:15:46-May 18Brooklyn Half Marathon, Brooklyn, NY
10Kilometr
35:26-May 11New York Healthy Kidney 10K, New York, NY
Semi
1:20:48-May 5Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Pittsburgh, PA
5MilesRoad
28:32-Apr 28Rye Derby 5K & 5 Mile Runs, Rye, NY
10MilesRoa
56:30-Apr 7Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
5Kilometre
16:53-Mar 30Red Hook Criterium, Brooklyn, NY
Semi
1:14:41-Mar 17New York Half Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:40:45-Feb 16Jacksonville Marathon, Jacksonville, FL

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:05-Jun 4Albany Freihofer's Run for Women 5K, Albany, NY
10Kilometr
35:56-May 30Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
10MilesRoa
54:13-Apr 3Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
10Kilometr
34:02-Apr 2Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
10Kilometr
34:04-Feb 27San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan
Marathon
2:41:50-Jan 30Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:32-Jul 11Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr
32:57-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
32:58-May 16Bangalore Sunfeast World 10km, Bengaluru

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:46-Jan 25Marrakesh Half Marathon, Marrakech

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:41-Nov 9New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:11:42-Sep 6Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10Kilometr
31:55-Apr 6Barcelona Cursa de Bombers, Barcelona
Semi
1:10:03-Mar 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi
1:10:26-Feb 17Gavá Half Marathon, Gavá

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:09-Sep 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi
1:10:33-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon, Lille
15Kilometr
50:56-Jun 17Porto Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
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Honours

8

London Marathon

Marathon

2017
🥈

London Marathon

Marathon

2016
🥇

London Marathon

Marathon

2015
🥉

New York Marathon

Marathon

2015
6

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2015
8

New York City Marathon

Marathon

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tigist Tufa's Marathon personal best?

Tigist Tufa's Marathon personal best is 2:21:52, set on Nov 2, 2014 in Shanghai (CHN), #195 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tigist Tufa compete in?

Tigist Tufa competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Tigist Tufa perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:25:52, set on Apr 23, 2017 in London (GBR).