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Workenesh Edesa
ETHWomenBirth dateSep 11, 1992
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Workenesh Edesa (born 11 September 1992) is an Ethiopian marathon runner.
Key facts
Age
34 years old
As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:17:55 (#25 all-time), 2026 season best 2:19:56 (Jan 25, 2026) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:21:52 · 34 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:12:00
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:19:56 | - | Jan 25, 2026 | ↑ | Osaka Women's Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:21:00 | - | Jan 26, 2025 | ↑ | Osaka Women's Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:24:47 | - | Apr 15, 2024 | ↑ | Boston Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:20:42 | - | May 7, 2023 | ↑ | Prague Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:26:55 | - | Mar 5, 2022 | ↑ | Riyadh Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:27:38 | - | Oct 11, 2021 | ↑ | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:20:24 | - | Dec 1, 2019 | ↑ | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:26:28 | - | Sep 29, 2018 | ↑ | Hengshui Lake Marathon |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:26:27 | - | Jan 2, 2017 | ↑ | Xiamen (CHN) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:24:04 | - | Jan 2, 2016 | ↑ | Xiamen (CHN) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:12:00 | - | Mar 22, 2015 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:31:06 | - | Jan 25, 2015 | ↑ | Marrakech (MAR) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:14:42 | - | Dec 7, 2014 | ↑ | Kochi (IND) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:21:52 | - | Apr 20 | Boston Marathon |
Marathon | 2:19:56 | - | Jan 25 | Osaka Women's Marathon |
2025
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:22:15 | - | Aug 31 | TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Sydney |
Marathon | 2:17:55 | - | Apr 27 | 39. Haspa Marathon Hamburg |
Marathon | 2:21:00 | - | Jan 26 | Osaka Women's Marathon |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:21:41 | - | Sep 15 | Sydney Marathon |
Marathon | 2:24:47 | - | Apr 15 | Boston Marathon |
Marathon | 2:18:51 | - | Jan 28 | Osaka Women's Marathon |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:19:40 | - | Sep 24 | BMW Berlin Marathon |
Marathon | 2:20:42 | - | May 7 | Prague Marathon |
Marathon | 2:20:13 | - | Mar 5 | Tokyo Marathon |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:18:51 | - | Sep 25 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
Marathon | 2:26:55 | - | Mar 5 | Riyadh Marathon |
2021
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:27:38 | - | Oct 11 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
Marathon | DNF | - | May 16 | Generali Milano Marathon, Milano |
2019
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:20:24 | - | Dec 1 | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
Marathon | 2:30:22 | - | Jun 2 | Bank of Lanzhou Cup, Lanzhou |
Marathon | 2:21:05 | - | Jan 25 | Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:26:28 | - | Sep 29 | Hengshui Lake Marathon |
2017
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:26:27 | - | Jan 2 | Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen |
2016
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:35:55 | - | Apr 10 | Marathon, Yangling |
Marathon | 2:24:04 | - | Jan 2 | Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:12:00 | - | Mar 22 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa |
Marathon | 2:31:06 | - | Jan 25 | Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech |
2014
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:14:42 | - | Dec 7 | Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi |
Honours
7
2024Boston Marathon
Marathon
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2023Tokyo Marathon
Marathon
7
2023BMW Berlin Marathon
Marathon
4
2022BMW Berlin Marathon
Marathon
6
2021B.A.A. Boston Marathon
Marathon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Workenesh Edesa's Marathon personal best?
Workenesh Edesa's Marathon personal best is 2:17:55, set on Apr 27, 2025 in Hamburg (GER), #25 on the all-time list.
Which events does Workenesh Edesa compete in?
Workenesh Edesa competes in the Marathon.
How did Workenesh Edesa perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:19:56, set on Jan 25, 2026. Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:21:52.