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Worknesh Alemu

Worknesh Alemu

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Birth dateMar 19, 1990
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Worknesh Alemu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on March 19, 1990. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 35:53.26 in the 10000m, 1:12:44 in the Semi, 2:24:42 in the Marathon, 51:02 in the 15Kilometr and 32:31 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:24:42
#466 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:31
2024 season best
2:35:40
Feb 10, 2024 · Riyadh (KSA)
2024 season best
Last competition
Riyadh Marathon
Feb 10, 2024 · 2:35:40
Riyadh Marathon
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: Marathon 2:24:42 (#466 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:31, 2024 season best 2:35:40 (Feb 10, 2024, Riyadh (KSA)) · Last competition: Riyadh Marathon, Feb 10, 2024, 2:35:40 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:35:40-Feb 10, 2024
↑
Riyadh Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:30:45-Jan 15, 2023
↑
Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai
2022
Marathon
2:29:47-Apr 24, 2022
↑
Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Maraton
2021
Marathon
2:26:54-Oct 17, 2021
↑
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:24:42-Oct 20, 2019
↑
TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam - Dutch Marathon Ch.
2018
Marathon
2:26:50-Oct 28, 2018
↑
Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
2017
Marathon
2:30:04-Mar 5, 2017
↑
Rabat (MAR)
2015
10Kilometr
33:54-May 17, 2015
↓
Bengaluru (IND)
2014
Marathon
2:38:07-Oct 19, 2014
↑
Amsterdam (NED)
2013
10Kilometr
34:12-Jun 2, 2013
↓
Casablanca (MAR)
2013
15Kilometr
51:02-May 1, 2013-Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2013
Semi
1:12:44-Apr 21, 2013
↑
Annecy (FRA)
2012
10Kilometr
32:31-Oct 28, 2012
↓
Montereau (FRA)
2012
Semi
1:13:14-Oct 21, 2012
↑
St-Denis (FRA)
2011
10000m
35:53.26-May 7, 2011-Addis Abeba (ETH)
2010
Marathon
2:54:16-Jan 17, 2010
↑
Mumbai (IND)

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:40-Feb 10Riyadh Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:04-Nov 5Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:28:06-Apr 30Marathon International de Rabat, Rabat
Marathon
2:30:45-Jan 15Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:47-Apr 24Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Maraton

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:54-Oct 17TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Marathon
2:32:37-May 30Volkswagen Prague Marathon – Battle of the Teams

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:42-Oct 20TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam - Dutch Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:27:38-May 19Tet Riga Marathon, Riga
Marathon
2:25:45-Jan 20Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:50-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:28:19-Mar 11Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:27-Oct 1Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:30:04-Mar 5Rabat Marathon, Rabat

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:54-May 17Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:07-Oct 19Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:12-Jun 2Casablanca Memorial Rahal 10K, Casablanca
Semi
1:15:35-May 8Trith-Saint-Léger Half Marathon, Trith-Saint-Léger
15Kilometr
51:02-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Semi
1:12:44-Apr 21Annecy Half Marathon, Annecy

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:29-Nov 4Morlaix St Pol-Morlaix Half Marathon, Morlaix
10Kilometr
32:31-Oct 28Montereau 10 km, Montereau
Semi
1:13:14-Oct 21St-Denis Semi Marathon, St-Denis
Semi
1:19:09-Aug 19Rio de Janeiro Half Marathon, Rio de Janeiro

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:53.26-May 7Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:54:16-Jan 17Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Worknesh Alemu's Marathon personal best?

Worknesh Alemu's Marathon personal best is 2:24:42, set on Oct 20, 2019 in Amsterdam (NED), #466 on the all-time list.

Which events does Worknesh Alemu compete in?

Worknesh Alemu competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Worknesh Alemu perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:35:40, set on Feb 10, 2024 in Riyadh (KSA). Last competition: Riyadh Marathon on Feb 10, 2024, 2:35:40.