Tigist Tufa

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Tigist Tufa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jan 26, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:21:52
#195 all-time
2017 season best2:25:52Apr 23, 2017 · London
2017 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:55

As of Nov 1, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiLisboa 20081:10:031,129 pts#838
MarathonShanghai 20142:21:521,195 pts#195
5KilometreNY 201315:40–
15KilometrPorto 200750:56–
10KilometrBarcelona 200831:55–
10MilesRoaDC 201154:13–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Marathon 2:25:52–Apr 23, 2017London (GBR)
2016Marathon 2:23:03–Apr 24, 2016London (GBR)
2015Marathon 2:23:22–Apr 26, 2015London (GBR)
201415Kilometr 51:05–Jul 13, 2014Utica, NY (USA)
2014Semi 1:12:29–Feb 23, 2014Addis Ababa (ETH)
2014Marathon 2:21:52–Nov 2, 2014Shanghai (CHN)
2013MileRoad 4:44.1h–Sep 22, 2013New York, NY (USA)
20135Kilometre 15:40–Aug 25, 2013Binghamton, NY (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Tigist Tufa competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

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