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Workenesh Tola

Workenesh Tola

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateJun 6, 1977
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Workenesh Tola is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 6, 1977. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:11:00 in the Semi, 2:25:37 in the Marathon and 33:24 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:37
#569 all-time
Half Marathon
1:11:00
2015 season best
2:41:08
Sep 27, 2015 · Warszawa (POL)
2015 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:25:37 (#569 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:00, 2015 season best 2:41:08 (Sep 27, 2015, Warszawa (POL)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:41:08-Sep 27, 2015
↓
Warszawa (POL)
2014
Semi
1:18:13-May 11, 2014
↓
Tripoli (LBA)
2014
Marathon
2:35:02-Apr 13, 2014
↓
Łódź (POL)
2013
Semi
1:14:22-Mar 24, 2013
↓
Warszawa (POL)
2013
Marathon
2:37:49-Jan 5, 2013
↓
Xiamen (CHN)
2012
Marathon
2:30:45-Oct 28, 2012
↓
Ljubljana (SLO)
2011
Marathon
2:33:01-Oct 23, 2011
↓
Madrid (ESP)
2009
Marathon
2:29:19-Apr 5, 2009
↓
Paris (FRA)
2008
Semi
1:11:00-Sep 7, 2008
↓
Glasgow (GBR)
2008
Marathon
2:25:37-Apr 6, 2008
↓
Paris (FRA)
2007
Marathon
2:30:56-Mar 18, 2007
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2006
Semi
1:14:28-Jan 8, 2006
↓
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2006
Marathon
2:42:01-Jun 3, 2006
↓
Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
2005
Marathon
2:29:54-Mar 13, 2005
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2004
Semi
1:13:22-Apr 25, 2004
↓
Nice (FRA)
2004
Marathon
2:26:22-Mar 14, 2004
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2003
Marathon
2:25:42-Mar 16, 2003
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2002
10Kilometr
33:24-Dec 13, 2002-Doha (QAT)
2002
Semi
1:13:58-May 5, 2002
↓
Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2002
Marathon
2:29:08-Oct 20, 2002
↓
Amsterdam (NED)

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:08-Sep 27Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa
Marathon
2:42:07-May 17Riga Marathon, Riga

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:24-Sep 28Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa
Semi
1:18:13-May 11Tripoli Half Marathon, Tripoli
Marathon
2:35:02-Apr 13Łódź Marathon, Łódź

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:36-Jun 15Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Semi
1:15:13-May 19Tripoli Half Marathon, Tripoli
Semi
1:14:22-Mar 24Warszawa Half Marathon, Warszawa
Marathon
2:37:49-Jan 5Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:45-Oct 28Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:31:24-Apr 22Zürich Marathon, Zürich
Marathon
2:36:18-Jan 15Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:01-Oct 23Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Marathon
2:35:35-Apr 17Madrid Marathon, Madrid

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:19-Apr 5Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:33:51-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:13-Oct 12Chicago Marathon
Semi
1:11:00-Sep 7Glasgow Great Scottish Half Marathon, Glasgow
Marathon
2:25:37-Apr 6Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:35:38-Jan 13Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:28-Oct 7Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:32:59-Jun 3San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:30:56-Mar 18Seoul International Marathon, Seoul

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:01-Jun 3Salt Lake City Marathon, Salt Lake City, UT
Semi
1:14:28-Jan 8Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:31-Sep 25Berlin Marathon
Marathon
2:54:08-Jun 18Addis Abeba Abebe Bikila International Marathon, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:29:54-Mar 13Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Semi
1:13:22-Apr 25Nice Half Marathon, Nice
Marathon
2:26:22-Mar 14Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:45-Nov 30Mazatlan Gran Maratón Pacifico, Mazatlán
Marathon
2:39:25-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:39:25-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:25:42-Mar 16Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:24-Dec 13Doha 10 km, Doha
Marathon
2:29:08-Oct 20Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi
1:13:30-Sep 15Deurne Half Marathon, Deurne
10Kilometr
35:11-Sep 8Tilburg 10 km, Tilburg
Semi
1:13:58-May 5Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:37:10-Apr 21Rotterdam Marathon

Honours

5

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Workenesh Tola's Marathon personal best?

Workenesh Tola's Marathon personal best is 2:25:37, set on Apr 6, 2008 in Paris (FRA), #569 on the all-time list.

Which events does Workenesh Tola compete in?

Workenesh Tola competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Workenesh Tola perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:41:08, set on Sep 27, 2015 in Warszawa (POL).