Bekelech Gudeta
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Bekelech Gudeta (born 11 October 1997) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half marathon races. She is a multiple marathon winner, including the 2024 Xiamen Marathon, 2023 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon, and 2022 Prague Marathon. Her personal best in the marathon is 2:22:54.[1]
NationalityEthiopian
BornOctober 11, 1997
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running (Marathon, Half Marathon)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | October 11, 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running (Marathon, Half Marathon) |
Career
Bekelech began competing internationally in the late 2010s.
In 2018, she placed eighth at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Valencia, contributing to Ethiopia's team gold medal.[2] Later that year, she ran her then personal best of 1:07:03 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon.[3]
Her key marathon victories include:
- 2022 Prague Marathon: Bekelech claimed victory in Prague with a time of 2:22:56, marking her first major marathon win.[4]
- 2023 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon: She secured a dominant win in Taiwan, finishing in 2:29:25 and setting a new course record.[5]
- 2024 Xiamen Marathon: Bekelech won the Xiamen Marathon, setting her personal best in the marathon with a time of 2:22:54.[6]