Sechale Dalasa
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Sechale Dalasa (born 20 September 1991) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. She is best known for her victories at the 2022 Rome Marathon and the 2022 Istanbul Marathon, where she set her personal best of 2:25:54.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | September 20, 1991 |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Career
Sechale made her marathon debut in 2012, running an early personal best of 2:26:27 at the Shanghai Marathon.[1][2] Over the years, she consistently posted times between 2:26 and 2:28 in various marathons, including multiple appearances at the Houston Marathon.[3]
Her career saw a significant peak in 2022. In March, Sechale won the Rome Marathon with a time of 2:26:09.[4] Later that year, in November, she secured another major victory at the Istanbul Marathon. Despite humid conditions, Sechale ran a dominant race, winning with a new personal best of 2:25:54. She expressed pride in her victory and record-breaking performance.[5][6]
Personal bests
- Marathon: 2:25:54 – Istanbul, 2022[1]
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shanghai Marathon | Shanghai, China | 5th | 2:26:27 |
| 2022 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:26:09 |
| 2022 | Istanbul Marathon | Istanbul, Turkey | 1st | 2:25:54 |
