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Yebrgual Melese

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Yebrgual Melese

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Birth dateApr 18, 1990
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Yebrgual Melese is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 18, 1990. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 33:32.63 in the 10000m, 1:07:18 in the Semi, 2:19:36 in the Marathon, 32:16 in the 10Kilometr and 1:08:13 in the 20Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:19:36
#77 all-time
Half Marathon
1:07:18
#168 all-time
2025 season best
2:20:47
Mar 16, 2025 · Barcelona (ESP)
2025 season best
Last competition
Miyun Eco Marathon
May 25, 2025 · DNF
Miyun Eco Marathon
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:19:36 (#77 all-time), Half Marathon 1:07:18 (#168 all-time), 2025 season best 2:20:47 (Mar 16, 2025, Barcelona (ESP)) · Last competition: Miyun Eco Marathon, May 25, 2025, DNF · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:20:47-Mar 16, 2025
↑
Zurich Marató Barcelona
2024
Marathon
2:23:43-Mar 17, 2024
↑
Seoul Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:27:03-Jan 5, 2020
↑
Xiamen Marathon
2019
Semi
1:09:03-Oct 20, 2019
↑
Lisboa (POR)
2019
Marathon
2:23:19-Nov 17, 2019
↑
Shanghai International Marathon
2018
Semi
1:07:18-Oct 14, 2018
↑
Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal
2018
Marathon
2:19:36-Jan 26, 2018
↑
Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:22:51-Apr 9, 2017
↑
Paris (FRA)
2016
Marathon
2:24:49-Oct 9, 2016
↑
Chicago Marathon
2015
10Kilometr
33:11-Nov 22, 2015
↓
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2015
Semi
1:08:21-Mar 28, 2015
↑
Praha (CZE)
2015
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 18, 2015
↑
Houston, TX (USA)
2014
Semi
1:09:23-Mar 2, 2014
↑
Paris (FRA)
2014
Marathon
2:26:21-Apr 6, 2014
↑
Paris (FRA)
2013
CrossCount
25:44-Mar 24, 2013-40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2013
10Kilometr
31:40-Aug 3, 2013
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2013
10000m
33:32.63-Jun 30, 2013
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2013
Semi
1:09:02-Apr 21, 2013
↑
Yangzhou (CHN)
2012
10Kilometr
32:38-Jun 30, 2012
↓
Appingedam (NED)
2012
Semi
1:09:45-Sep 1, 2012
↑
Lille (FRA)
2011
10Kilometr
32:54-Jun 11, 2011
↓
Clermont-Ferrand (FRA)
2011
10000m
33:35.49-May 7, 2011
↑
Addis Abeba (ETH)
2011
20Kilometr
1:08:13-Oct 9, 2011-Paris (FRA)
2011
Semi
1:11:40-Oct 16, 2011
↑
St-Denis (FRA)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-May 25Miyun Eco Marathon
Marathon
2:20:47-Mar 16Zurich Marató Barcelona

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 1Suzhou Taihu Marathon, Suzhou
Marathon
2:21:39-Sep 29BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:23:43-Mar 17Seoul Marathon

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:03-Jan 5Xiamen Marathon

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:19-Nov 17Shanghai International Marathon
Semi
1:09:03-Oct 20Luso Meia Maratona, Lisboa
Marathon
2:31:40-Mar 3Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:36-Nov 18Shanghai International Marathon
Semi
1:07:18-Oct 14Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal
Marathon
2:27:47-May 5Dongying Yellow River Marathon, Dongying
Marathon
2:19:36-Jan 26Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:30-Oct 29Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:22:51-Apr 9Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:23:13-Jan 20Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:49-Oct 9Chicago Marathon
Marathon
2:32:06-Apr 3Paris Marathon, Paris

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:11-Nov 22Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Marathon
2:23:43-Oct 11Chicago Marathon
Semi
1:12:42-Sep 17Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
Marathon
2:23:49-May 3Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:08:21-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:09:54-Mar 8Paris Half Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 18Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:49-Jul 6Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Gold Coast
Marathon
2:26:21-Apr 6Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:09:23-Mar 2Paris Half Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:29:46-Jan 24Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2013

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:59-Dec 15New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:11:55-Nov 17Boulogne-Billancourt Semi Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:13:18-Sep 8Wuzhong Half Marathon, Wuzhong
10Kilometr
31:40-Aug 3Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
10Kilometr
32:16-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10000m
33:32.63-Jun 30Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
Semi
1:10:43-Jun 22Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Semi
1:16:25-May 18Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:09:02-Apr 21Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
CrossCount
25:44-Mar 2440th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
Semi
1:14:20-Feb 3Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo
Semi
1:11:14-Jan 13Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:13-Dec 16Zhuhai International Half Marathon, Zhuhai
10Kilometr
33:21-Nov 25Hyderabad 10K, Hyderabad
Semi
1:11:30-Sep 30New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:09:45-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10Kilometr
32:38-Jun 30Appingedam Stadsloop, Appingedam
Semi
1:11:33-Jun 23Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Semi
1:12:28-Feb 5Vadodara Half Marathon, Vadodara

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:40-Oct 16St-Denis Semi Marathon, St-Denis
20Kilometr
1:08:13-Oct 9Paris 20 km, Paris
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Honours

8

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2024
5

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2016
🥉

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

Half Marathon

2015
🥈

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2015
🥇

Ethiopian Championships

10,000 Metres

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yebrgual Melese's Marathon personal best?

Yebrgual Melese's Marathon personal best is 2:19:36, set on Jan 26, 2018 in Dubai (UAE), #77 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yebrgual Melese compete in?

Yebrgual Melese competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yebrgual Melese perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:20:47, set on Mar 16, 2025 in Barcelona (ESP). Last competition: Miyun Eco Marathon on May 25, 2025, DNF.