Yohanes Ghebregergis

Born
Jan 1, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Yohanes Ghebregergis is an Eritrean long-distance runner born on January 1, 1989. He specializes in the marathon and has represented Eritrea at the highest levels of international competition.

Ghebregergis competed in the men's marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics, where he placed 7th with a time of 2:12:07, one of the best performances by an Eritrean at a World Championships. He also finished 7th at the 2017 Tokyo Marathon and competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon.

As an Olympic marathoner and World Championships top-ten finisher, Ghebregergis has established himself as one of Eritrea's finest distance runners. His consistent performances at major marathons and championships reflect the strength of East African distance running and his dedication to the sport.

Personal best · Marathon2:06:28
2024 season best1:02:15Apr 14, 2024 · Poznan
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:16
Last competitionPKO Poznań Półmaraton, PoznanApr 14, 2024 · 1:02:15

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:06:28 (#316 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:16 (#419 all-time), 2024 season best 1:02:15 (Apr 14, 2024, Poznan (POL)) · Last competition: PKO Poznań Półmaraton, Poznan, Apr 14, 2024, 1:02:15 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mAsmara 2014Eritrea 5000 m all-time list14:46.71850 pts–
10000mMaia 2017Eritrea 10 000 m all-time list28:25.761,093 pts–
15KilometrNijmegen 201543:35–
10KilometrValencia 201828:09–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Semi 1:02:15–Apr 14, 2024PKO Poznań Półmaraton, Poznan
2021Marathon 2:06:28–Apr 11, 2021Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race
2020Semi 1:01:34–Feb 2, 2020Mitja Marató de Granollers
2020Marathon 2:09:19–Dec 6, 2020Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
2019Semi 1:01:08–Mar 17, 2019EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2019Marathon 2:08:26–Sep 29, 2019BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin
201810Kilometr 28:09–Jan 14, 2018Valencia 10 km, Valencia
2018Semi 1:00:16–Mar 11, 2018Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa

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FAQ

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Yohanes Ghebregergis's Marathon personal best is 2:06:28, set on Apr 11, 2021 in Siena (ITA), #316 on the all-time list.

Yohanes Ghebregergis competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2024 season best: 1:02:15, set on Apr 14, 2024 in Poznan (POL). Last competition: PKO Poznań Półmaraton, Poznan on Apr 14, 2024, 1:02:15.