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Yeshi Kalayu Chekole

Yeshi Kalayu Chekole

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateJul 12, 1997
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Yeshi Kalayu Chekole is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on July 12, 1997. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:07:30 in the Semi, 2:21:17 in the Marathon, 32:40 in the 10Kilometr and 38:49 in the 12Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:21:17
#155 all-time
Half Marathon
1:07:30
#198 all-time
2026 season best
2:20:15
Apr 12, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:20:15
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Marathon 2:21:17 (#155 all-time), Half Marathon 1:07:30 (#198 all-time), 2026 season best 2:20:15 (Apr 12, 2026) · Last competition: Wizz Air Milano Marathon, Apr 12, 2026, 2:20:15 · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:20:15-Apr 12, 2026
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Wizz Air Milano Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:23:26-Nov 23, 2025
↑
Incheon Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:32:04-May 26, 2024
↑
Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
2023
10Kilometr
32:40-Jul 4, 2023
↑
Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race
2023
12Kilometr
38:49-May 7, 2023-Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023
Marathon
2:23:29-Apr 2, 2023
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2022
Semi
1:07:30-Apr 24, 2022
↑
META : TIME : TRIALS by ASICS
2022
Marathon
2:21:17-Feb 20, 2022
↑
Zurich Maraton de Sevilla
2021
Marathon
2:27:10-Oct 17, 2021
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2020
Marathon
2:40:26-Nov 8, 2020
↑
N Kolay Istanbul Marathon
2019
Semi
1:10:54-Mar 15, 2019
↑
Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:24:28-Dec 6, 2019
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ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
2018
10Kilometr
35:04-May 12, 2018
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Okpekpe Road Race, Okpekpe
2018
Semi
1:07:58-Oct 28, 2018
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Valencia Half Marathon
2017
10Kilometr
33:36-Nov 26, 2017
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Addis Abeba (ETH)
2017
Semi
1:09:13-Sep 17, 2017
↑
København (DEN)
2016
10Kilometr
32:47-Jun 18, 2016
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Langueux (FRA)
2016
Semi
1:18:40-May 8, 2016
↑
Troyes (FRA)
2015
10Kilometr
33:14-Sep 13, 2015
↑
Suresnes (FRA)
2015
Semi
1:12:17-Sep 27, 2015
↑
Remich (LUX)
2014
Semi
1:16:01-Dec 7, 2014
↑
Kochi (IND)
2013
10Kilometr
33:44-Nov 8, 2013
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Dubai (UAE)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:15-Apr 12Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Marathon
2:25:13-Jan 18Tata Mumbai Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:26-Nov 23Incheon Marathon
Marathon
2:30:05-Aug 31Harbin Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:04-May 26Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:40-Jul 4Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race
12Kilometr
38:49-May 7Lilac Bloomsday Run
Marathon
2:23:29-Apr 2Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:30-Apr 24META : TIME : TRIALS by ASICS
Marathon
2:21:17-Feb 20Zurich Maraton de Sevilla

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:10-Oct 17Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:26-Nov 8N Kolay Istanbul Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:28-Dec 6ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Semi
1:10:54-Mar 15Bahrain Night Half Marathon

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:58-Oct 28Valencia Half Marathon
Semi
1:11:23-Sep 16Medellín Half Marathon, Medellín
10Kilometr
35:04-May 12Okpekpe Road Race, Okpekpe
Semi
1:12:37-Apr 22Shanghai Half Marathon
Semi
1:11:32-Jan 28Addis Abeba Ethiopian Half Marathon Championships, Addis Abeba

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:36-Nov 26Addis Abeba Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Abeba
Semi
1:09:13-Sep 17Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
10Kilometr
35:19-Jun 310 km, Dubai
Semi
1:13:28-Apr 3Sihong Half Marathon, Sihong

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:47-Jun 18Langueux 10 km, Langueux
Semi
1:18:40-May 8Troyes Half Marathon, Troyes

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:17-Sep 27Remich Route du Vin Semi Marathon, Remich
10Kilometr
33:14-Sep 13Suresnes 10 km, Suresnes

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:01-Dec 7Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:44-Nov 8Dubai Women's Run, Dubai

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yeshi Kalayu Chekole's Marathon personal best?

Yeshi Kalayu Chekole's Marathon personal best is 2:21:17, set on Feb 20, 2022 in Sevilla (ESP), #155 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yeshi Kalayu Chekole compete in?

Yeshi Kalayu Chekole competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yeshi Kalayu Chekole perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:20:15, set on Apr 12, 2026. Last competition: Wizz Air Milano Marathon on Apr 12, 2026, 2:20:15.