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Tirfi Tsegaye

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Tirfi Tsegaye

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateNov 25, 1984
BirthplaceEthiopia, Ethiopia
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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.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Jun 7, 2026 · 2:26:03
Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 23, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2012
Semi
1:07:42-Feb 26, 2012
↓
Ostia (ITA)
2012
Marathon
2:21:19-Sep 30, 2012
↑
Berlin (GER)
2011
Semi
1:11:55-Sep 3, 2011
↓
Lille (FRA)
2011
Marathon
2:24:12-Dec 4, 2011
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2010
Semi
1:11:13-Mar 7, 2010
↓
Paris (FRA)
2010
Marathon
2:22:44-Sep 26, 2010
↑
Toronto (CAN)
2009
Semi
1:09:24-Oct 11, 2009
↓
Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2009
Marathon
2:28:16-Nov 29, 2009
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2008
10Kilometr
34:29-Nov 23, 2008-Addis Ababa (ETH)
2008
Marathon
2:35:32-Oct 26, 2008
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Porto (POR)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:03-Jun 7Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:49-Dec 21Taipei Marathon
Marathon
2:25:46-Jan 26Marrakesh International Marathon

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:30-Sep 29Hengshui Lake International Marathon, Hengshui

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:47-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:24:47-Aug 14The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:30:03-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Marathon
2:19:41-Jan 22Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:54-Aug 30IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:30:54-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:23:41-Apr 26London Marathon, London

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:18-Sep 28Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:36:23-Apr 6Milano City Marathon, Milano
Marathon
2:22:23-Feb 23Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:57-Oct 27Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:11:52-Sep 1Luanda International Half Marathon, Luanda
Marathon
2:28:09-Apr 15Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 25Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:19-Sep 30Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:21:40-Apr 15Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:07:42-Feb 26Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:12-Dec 4Marathon, Shanghai
Semi
1:11:55-Sep 3Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:27:29-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:11-Dec 5Toray Cup Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:22:44-Sep 26Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:24:51-Apr 11Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:11:13-Mar 7Paris Half Marathon, Paris

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:16-Nov 29Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Semi
1:09:24-Oct 11Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:29:04-Apr 19Torino Marathon, Torino

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:29-Nov 23Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa
Marathon
2:35:32-Oct 26Porto Marathon, Porto

Honours

🥈

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2016
4

The XXXI Olympic Games

Marathon

2016
8

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2015
🥉

London Marathon

Marathon

2015
🥇

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2014
🥇

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2014
5

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2013
🥈

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2012
6

Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tirfi Tsegaye's Marathon personal best?

Tirfi Tsegaye's Marathon personal best is 2:19:41, set on Jan 22, 2016 in Dubai (UAE), #80 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tirfi Tsegaye compete in?

Tirfi Tsegaye competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Tirfi Tsegaye perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:26:03, set on Jun 7, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro (BRA). Last competition: Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro on Jun 7, 2026, 2:26:03.