| Intro | Ethiopian long-distance runner |
| Is |
Athlete Runner Long-distance runner |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
11 September 1994, Waliso, Debub Mirab Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia |
| Age | 26 years |
| Star sign | Virgo |
Birhanu Legese Gurmesa (born 11 September 1994 in Woliso, Oromia, Ethiopia) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. He is currently part of the NN Running Team, which is managed by Global Sports Communication.
Career
Legese has won various prestigious international races, including the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in 2016.
In 2019, Legese won the Tokyo Marathon in 2:04:48 despite cold and rainy conditions. In 2020, Legese successfully defended his title at Tokyo and won with a time of 2:04:15.
Personal bests
Birhanu Legese’s personal bests are:
| Distance | Time | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Metres | 3:44.07 | Luanda, Angola | 02 Jan 2014 |
| 3000 Metres | 7:51.09 | Hengelo, Netherlands | 08 Jun 2014 |
| 5000 Metres | 13:08.88 | Shanghai, China | 18 May 2014 |
| 10 Kilometres | 27:34 | Taroudant, Morocco | 10 Mar 2013 |
| 10 Miles Road | 45:38 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 17 Sep 2017 |
| Half Marathon | 59:20 | New Delhi, India | 29 Nov 2015 |
| 25 Kilometres | 1:15:48 | Kolkata, India | 16 Dec 2018 |
| Marathon | 2:02:48 | Berlin, Germany | 29 September 2019 |
Marathon performances
- 2018 Dubai Marathon 2:04:15 (6th)
- 2018 Chicago Marathon 2:08:41 (10th)
- 2019 Tokyo Marathon 2:04:48 (1st)
- 2019 Berlin Marathon 2:02:48 (2nd)
- 2020 Tokyo Marathon 2:04:15 (1st)