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Worknesh Degefa

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Worknesh Degefa

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Birth dateOct 28, 1990
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Worknesh Degefa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 28, 1990. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 5Kilometre.

Her personal bests include 1:06:14 in the Semi, 2:15:51 in the Marathon, 16:25 in the 5Kilometre, 31:53 in the 10Kilometr and 1:15:45 in the 20Kilometr. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:15:51
#8 all-time
Half Marathon
1:06:14
#80 all-time
2023 season best
2:15:51
Dec 3, 2023 · Valencia (ESP)
2023 season best
Last competition
Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
Dec 3, 2023 · 2:15:51
Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:15:51 (#8 all-time), Half Marathon 1:06:14 (#80 all-time), 2023 season best 2:15:51 (Dec 3, 2023, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, Dec 3, 2023, 2:15:51 · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
Semi
1:07:48-Oct 1, 2023
↑
Trento Half Marathon, Trento
2023
Marathon
2:15:51-Dec 3, 2023
↑
Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
2020
Marathon
2:19:38-Jan 24, 2020
↑
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:23:31-Apr 15, 2019
↑
B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2018
10Kilometr
34:07-Sep 29, 2018
↓
Masuku Franceville 10K, Masuku
2018
Semi
1:08:10-Apr 7, 2018
↑
Praha Half Marathon, Praha
2018
Marathon
2:19:53-Jan 26, 2018
↑
Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon
2017
10Kilometr
32:00-May 21, 2017
↓
Bengaluru (IND)
2017
Semi
1:08:10-Nov 19, 2017
↑
New Delhi (IND)
2017
Marathon
2:22:36-Jan 20, 2017
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2016
Semi
1:06:14-Apr 2, 2016
↑
Praha (CZE)
2015
Semi
1:07:14-Mar 28, 2015
↑
Praha (CZE)
2014
Semi
1:08:46-Mar 16, 2014
↑
Lisboa (POR)
2013
5Kilometre
16:26-Dec 31, 2013
↓
Bolzano (ITA)
2013
10Kilometr
32:12-Dec 29, 2013
↓
Houilles (FRA)
2013
Semi
1:07:49-Mar 3, 2013
↑
Ostia (ITA)
2013
20Kilometr
1:15:45-Oct 27, 2013-Cassis (FRA)
2012
5Kilometre
16:25-Dec 31, 2012
↓
Bolzano (ITA)
2012
10Kilometr
31:53-Dec 30, 2012
↓
Houilles (FRA)
2012
Semi
1:16:48-Apr 1, 2012
↑
Berlin (GER)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:51-Dec 3Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
Semi
1:07:48-Oct 1Trento Half Marathon, Trento

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:38-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:31-Apr 15B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Marathon
2:17:41-Jan 25Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Dubai

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:05-Oct 21New Delhi Half Marathon
10Kilometr
34:07-Sep 29Masuku Franceville 10K, Masuku
Semi
1:08:10-Apr 7Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:19:53-Jan 26Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:10-Nov 19New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:09:19-Jun 24Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
10Kilometr
32:00-May 21Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru
Semi
1:08:55-Apr 30Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:22:36-Jan 20Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:42-Nov 20New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:08:54-May 21Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:09:06-Apr 24Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi
1:06:14-Apr 2Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:07:08-Mar 13Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia
Semi
1:07:32-Feb 12Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:51-Oct 18Valencia Half Marathon, Valencia
Semi
1:12:42-Sep 17Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
Semi
1:08:13-May 23Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:08:37-Apr 19Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi
1:07:14-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:10:45-Feb 13Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:07-Nov 23New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:09:22-Sep 7Luanda International Half Marathon, Luanda
Semi
1:10:12-May 18Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:09:07-Apr 20Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi
1:08:46-Mar 16Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
Semi
1:09:43-Feb 14Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2013

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:26-Dec 31Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano
10Kilometr
32:12-Dec 29Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
20Kilometr
1:15:45-Oct 27Marseilles-Cassis International 20 km, Cassis
Semi
1:11:08-Oct 6Lisboa Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi
1:18:32-Sep 1Luanda International Half Marathon, Luanda
10Kilometr
33:13-May 19Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru
Semi
1:08:43-Apr 21Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi
1:08:12-Apr 6Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:07:49-Mar 3Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:25-Dec 31Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano
10Kilometr
31:53-Dec 30Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
Semi
1:16:48-Apr 1Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin

Honours

🥈

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

Half Marathon

2015
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Worknesh Degefa's Marathon personal best?

Worknesh Degefa's Marathon personal best is 2:15:51, set on Dec 3, 2023 in Valencia (ESP), #8 on the all-time list.

Which events does Worknesh Degefa compete in?

Worknesh Degefa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Worknesh Degefa perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 2:15:51, set on Dec 3, 2023 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso on Dec 3, 2023, 2:15:51.