Yemane Tsegay

Born
Apr 8, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Yemane Adhane Tsegay (born 8 April 1985) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon.

He won the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon with a personal best time of 2:04:48 hours.

He has also won marathons in Eindhoven, Gyeongju, Macau and Taipei. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Personal best · Marathon2:04:48
2023 season best2:12:05Feb 11, 2023 · Riyadh
Medals1World Championships: 1 silver
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:37

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:04:48 (#90 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:37, 2023 season best 2:12:05 (Feb 11, 2023, Riyadh (KSA)) · Last competition: Riyadh Marathon, Feb 11, 2023, 2:12:05 · World Championships: 1 silver · 41 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiPraha 2010Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:01:371,122 pts–
MarathonRotterdam 2012Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:04:481,227 pts#90
20KilometrSululta 20071:01:40–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships–1–1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023Marathon 2:12:05–Feb 11, 2023Riyadh Marathon
2021Marathon 2:07:17–Nov 7, 2021Zurich Marato Barcelona
2019Semi 1:05:55–Sep 29, 2019Glasgow (GBR)
2018Semi 1:07:04–Oct 7, 2018Boston B.A.A. Half Marathon
2018Marathon 2:08:52–May 27, 2018Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
2017Marathon 2:16:47–Apr 17, 2017Boston, MA (USA)
2016Semi 1:02:53–Feb 7, 2016Marugame (JPN)
2016Marathon 2:08:48–Dec 4, 2016Fukuoka (JPN)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yemane Tsegay's Marathon personal best is 2:04:48, set on Apr 15, 2012 in Rotterdam (NED), #90 on the all-time list.

Yemane Tsegay competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2023 season best: 2:12:05, set on Feb 11, 2023 in Riyadh (KSA). Last competition: Riyadh Marathon on Feb 11, 2023, 2:12:05.

Yemane Tsegay has won 1 World Championships medal.