Yonas Kifle
- Born
- Nov 5, 1977 (48 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eritrea, Eritrea
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Yonas Andebrhan Kifle (born 5 November 1977) is an Eritrean runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres, the marathon and cross-country running.
He has represented Eritrea at the Olympics on four occasions; in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012.
He has also competed at World Championship-level in cross country, road running, and on the track indoors and outdoors. He was the bronze medallist in the half marathon at the 2007 All-Africa Games and the 2005 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. His personal bests include 59:30 minutes for the half marathon and 2:07:34 hours for the marathon (an Eritrean record).
As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 59:30 (#152 all-time), Marathon 2:07:34 (#605 all-time), 2019 season best 13:27.06 (Jun 16, 2019) · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:27.06 | – | Jun 16, 2019 | – |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:35:30 | – | Oct 26, 2014 | Casablanca (MAR) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:03:25 | – | Mar 24, 2013 | Azpeitia (ESP) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:08:51 | – | Mar 18, 2012 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:02:32 | – | Mar 14, 2010 | The Hague (NED) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:14:39 | – | Apr 25, 2010 | London Marathon |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:08:28 | – | Apr 26, 2009 | London Marathon |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 29:22 | – | Jan 16, 2008 | Jaén (ESP) |