Tigist Memuye
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tigist Memuye Gebeyahu |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 26 October 1994 Ethiopia |
| Occupation | long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Tigist Memuye Gebeyahu (born 26 October 1994) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in marathon events. She is best known for winning the 2021 Paris Marathon and the 2024 Milan Marathon. She holds a personal best of 2:24:23 in the marathon and trains alongside notable athletes including former world record-holder Tigst Assefa.[1]
Career
[edit]Memuye began her international career with strong performances in shorter road races, setting a 10-kilometre personal best of 33:55 in 2018.[2]
In May 2021, she achieved a personal best in the marathon, finishing in 2:24:23 at an event in Geneva.[2] Later that year, in October 2021, Memuye secured a major victory by winning the 2021 Paris Marathon with a time of 2:26:11. This win was highlighted by a late surge to pull ahead of her competitors.[3][4]
After a period impacted by injury, Memuye made a successful return to elite racing. In April 2024, she claimed victory at the 2024 Milan Marathon (also known as Wizz Air Milano Marathon), finishing in 2:26:32.[5][1] In January 2025, she was listed as an elite pacer for the Tata Mumbai Marathon.[6]
Personal bests
[edit]- Marathon: 2:24:23 (Geneva, 2 May 2021)[2]
- Half marathon: 1:15:35 (13 October 2019)[2]
- 10 Kilometres Road: 33:55 (31 December 2018)[2]
Achievements
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 1st | 2:26:11 |
| 2024 | 2024 Milan Marathon | Milan, Italy | 1st | 2:26:32 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tigist and Kipkosgei the winners in Milan". Capital Ethiopia. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Tigist MEMUYE". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Kenyans Elisha Rotich and Ethiopian Tigist Memuye win Paris marathon". Athletics Illustrated. 17 October 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "The running festival - Milano Marathon 2024". Milano Marathon. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025: Check complete pacer line-up for the landmark 20th edition". Mid-Day. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.