Yimer Getahun

Yimer Getahun

Born
Jun 28, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
Marathon · 1500 m

Yimer Getahun is a Israel middle-distance runner, born on June 28, 1992. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.08 in the 800m, 3:41.96 in the 1500m, 4:11.15 in the Mile, 8:07.44 in the 3000m and 13:52.82 in the 5000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Israel.

Personal best · Marathon2:09:27
2025 season best1:07:33Feb 28, 2025 · Tel Aviv
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.96
Last competitionTel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon - Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Tel AvivFeb 28, 2025 · 1:07:33

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:09:27, 1500 m 3:41.96, 2025 season best 1:07:33 (Feb 28, 2025, Tel Aviv (ISR)) · Last competition: Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon - Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Tel Aviv, Feb 28, 2025, 1:07:33 · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTel Aviv 2012Israel 800 m all-time list1:51.08996 pts–
1500mNinove 2017Israel 1500 m all-time list3:41.961,081 pts–
MileTel Aviv 2017Israel Mile all-time list4:11.15942 pts–
3000mTel Aviv 2020Israel 3000 m all-time list8:07.441,013 pts–
5000mTel Aviv 2015Israel 5000 m all-time list13:52.821,024 pts–
10000mTel Aviv 2021Israel 10 000 m all-time list28:39.901,072 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Semi 1:07:33–Feb 28, 2025Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon - Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Tel Aviv
20241500m 3:56.75–Jun 26, 2024Israeli Championships
20243000m 8:28.96–May 26, 2024Israeli League Cup, Hadar Yosef Stadium, Tel Aviv
20245000m 14:22.28–Jun 15, 2024Night of Athletics, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder
202410Kilometr 31:13–Dec 20, 2024Israeli 10km Road Running Championship - Hero's trail
2024Semi 1:05:40–Dec 6, 2024Israeli Half Marathon Championship, Emek HaMaayanot
20235000m 14:29.68–Apr 27, 2023Israeli 5000m Championships
202310000m 30:26.94–Apr 13, 2023Israeli 10,000m Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yimer Getahun's Marathon personal best is 2:09:27, set on Mar 14, 2021 in Hula Lake Park (ISR).

Yimer Getahun competes in the Marathon and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 1:07:33, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Tel Aviv (ISR). Last competition: Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon - Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Tel Aviv on Feb 28, 2025, 1:07:33.