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Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa

Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa

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Birth dateSep 22, 1994
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Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on September 22, 1994. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 4:20.95 in the 1500m, 32:17.38 in the 10000m, 1:09:39 in the Semi, 2:24:09 in the Marathon and 49:52 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:24:09
#397 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:39
#692 all-time
2025 season best
2:34:03
Nov 2, 2025 · Hong Kong (HKG)
2025 season best
Last competition
Istanbul Marathon
Nov 2, 2025 · 2:34:03
Istanbul Marathon
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Marathon 2:24:09 (#397 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:39 (#692 all-time), 2025 season best 2:34:03 (Nov 2, 2025, Hong Kong (HKG)) · Last competition: Istanbul Marathon, Nov 2, 2025, 2:34:03 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:34:03-Nov 2, 2025
↓
Istanbul Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:26:00-Apr 7, 2024
↓
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
2023
Marathon
2:37:16-Dec 10, 2023
↓
Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
2022
Marathon
2:24:09-Apr 3, 2022
↓
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
2021
15Kilometr
51:26-Dec 31, 2021
↓
96° Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre
2021
Semi
1:11:03-Feb 21, 2021
↑
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2021
Marathon
2:24:50-May 16, 2021
↓
Generali Milano Marathon, Milano
2020
Marathon
2:32:48-Jan 24, 2020
↓
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
Semi
1:09:23-May 26, 2019
↑
Stralugano Half Marathon, Lugano
2019
Marathon
2:25:54-Feb 17, 2019
↓
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2018
Semi
1:16:50-May 19, 2018
↑
Göteborg Half Marathon
2017
Semi
1:12:50-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Yangzhou (CHN)
2016
1500m
4:20.95-Jan 2, 2016-Luanda (ANG)
2016
10000m
32:17.38-Jun 25, 2016-Durban African Championships
2016
10MilesRoa
54:02-Sep 18, 2016
↓
Amsterdam (NED)
2016
Semi
1:09:39-Mar 13, 2016
↑
Rabat (MAR)
2015
10Kilometr
32:55-Sep 6, 2015-Tilburg (NED)
2015
12Kilometr
39:17-May 17, 2015-Cape Town (RSA)
2015
15Kilometr
50:05-Nov 15, 2015
↓
Nijmegen (NED)
2015
10MilesRoa
52:53-Sep 20, 2015
↓
Amsterdam (NED)
2014
15Kilometr
50:08-May 1, 2014
↓
Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2014
Semi
1:12:08-Apr 13, 2014
↑
Ivry-sur-Seine (FRA)
2013
15Kilometr
49:52-Nov 17, 2013
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2013
Semi
1:13:25-Dec 29, 2013
↑
Kochi (IND)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:03-Nov 2Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:31:34-Feb 9Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 14ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Marathon
2:27:15-Sep 22Buenos Aires International Marathon, Buenos Aires
Marathon
2:26:00-Apr 7Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:16-Dec 10Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:35:44-Jun 3adidas Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm - Swedish Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:31:58-Apr 2C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:04-Sep 18Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:24:09-Apr 3Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:26-Dec 3196° Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre
Marathon
2:26:14-Oct 17Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
Marathon
2:24:50-May 16Generali Milano Marathon, Milano
Semi
1:11:03-Feb 21Dire Dawa Half Marathon, Dire Dawa

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:48-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:05-Oct 27Dongfeng Nissan Chengdu Marathon, Chengdu
Semi
1:09:23-May 26Stralugano Half Marathon, Lugano
Semi
1:12:11-Apr 21Half Marathon
Marathon
2:25:54-Feb 17Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:50-May 19Göteborg Half Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:50-Apr 23Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi
1:13:50-Mar 5Rabat Half Marathon, Rabat

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
54:02-Sep 18Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
10000m
32:17.38-Jun 25Durban African Championships
Semi
1:12:54-May 21Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
10000m
33:26.4HT-Apr 20Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba
Semi
1:09:39-Mar 13Rabat Half Marathon, Rabat
1500m
4:20.95-Jan 2Luanda International Meeting, Luanda

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:25-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de São Silvestre, Luanda
15Kilometr
50:05-Nov 15Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
10MilesRoa
52:53-Sep 20Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
10Kilometr
32:55-Sep 6Tilburg Ladies Run, Tilburg
12Kilometr
39:17-May 17Cape Town FNB OneRun 12K, Cape Town

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:57-Sep 6Lille Half Marathon, Lille
15Kilometr
50:08-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Semi
1:12:08-Apr 13Ivry-sur-Seine Humarathon, Ivry-sur-Seine

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:25-Dec 29Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi
15Kilometr
49:52-Nov 17Istanbul 15 km, Istanbul

Honours

6

Durban African Championships

10,000 Metres

2016
6

Durban African Championships

10,000 Metres

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa's Marathon personal best?

Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa's Marathon personal best is 2:24:09, set on Apr 3, 2022 in Paris (FRA), #397 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa compete in?

Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:34:03, set on Nov 2, 2025 in Hong Kong (HKG). Last competition: Istanbul Marathon on Nov 2, 2025, 2:34:03.