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Tirfi Tsegaye
EthiopiaActive- Born
- Nov 25, 1984 (41 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ethiopia, Ethiopia
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Tirfi Tsegaye Beyene (born 25 November 1984) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races.
She has won the Berlin Marathon, the Paris Marathon (in a course record), the Tokyo Marathon (also in course-record time), and the Dubai Marathon.
Her personal best of 2:20:18 hours came as winner of the 2014 Berlin Marathon. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:19:41 (#80 all-time), Half Marathon 1:07:42 (#597 all-time), 2026 season best 2:26:03 (Jun 7, 2026, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)) · Last competition: Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Jun 7, 2026, 2:26:03 · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:26:03 | – | Jun 7, 2026 | Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:24:49 | – | Dec 21, 2025 | Taipei Marathon |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:28:30 | – | Sep 29, 2019 | Hengshui Lake International Marathon, Hengshui |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:19:41 | – | Jan 22, 2016 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:23:41 | – | Apr 26, 2015 | London (GBR) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:20:18 | – | Sep 28, 2014 | Berlin (GER) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:11:52 | – | Sep 1, 2013 | Luanda (ANG) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:23:23 | – | Jan 25, 2013 | Dubai (UAE) |