Ftaw Zeray
Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1997)
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Ftaw Zeray (born 3 August 1997) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in road racing events, particularly the half marathon and 10K road race, and also competes in the marathon. She has earned multiple podium finishes in international competitions and set a course record.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | August 3, 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance running (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Road) |
Career
In 2019, Zeray ran a personal best of 2:29:15 in the marathon.[1] In February 2023, she finished third at the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon in the UAE, setting a personal best of 1:06:04.[1] Later that year, she placed sixth at the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Riga, Latvia.[1] In June 2023, Zeray recorded a personal best of 31:55 in a 10K road race.[1]
In April 2025, she placed second at the Generali Berlin Half Marathon, finishing in 1:07:01 (some sources report 1:07:02).[2][3]
Later that month, Zeray won the Shanghai Half Marathon, setting a new event record with a time of 1:06:36, breaking the previous course mark significantly.[4][5]