Tsige Haileslase
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tsige Haileslase Abreha |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 21 September 2000 Ethiopia |
| Occupation | long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10 km, Cross Country |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Medal record | |
Tsige Haileslase Abreha (born 21 September 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon, half marathon, and cross country events. She is a marathon winner of the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and the 2022 Stockholm Marathon.
Career
[edit]In 2021, Haileslase placed third at the Campaccio Cross Country event in San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy.
In 2022, Haileslase won the Stockholm Marathon in her debut at the distance, finishing in 2:31:48.[1] She also set a personal best in the half marathon with 1:08:30 in 2021 and 10 km with 32:03 in 2018.[2]
In 2023 she won the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon with a time of 2:24:17. This performance was an Olympic qualifying time, and she narrowly missed the course record by 15 seconds.[3][4] Earlier in 2023, she set her marathon personal best of 2:22:10 at the Hamburg Marathon, finishing fourth.[5]
In 2024, Haileslase competed in the 2024 London Marathon, where she finished 10th with a time of 2:25:03.[6] She also placed third at the 2025 Houston Marathon, clocking 2:25:09.[7] At the 2025 Boston Marathon, she finished 10th with a time of 2:23:43.[8]
Achievements
[edit]| Year | Race | Place | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Campaccio Cross Country | San Giorgio su Legnano | 3rd | Cross Country (bronze medal) |
| 2022 | Stockholm Marathon | Stockholm | 1st | 2:31:48[1] |
| 2023 | Hamburg Marathon | Hamburg | 4th | 2:22:10 (PB)[5] |
| 2023 | 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon | Cape Town | 1st | 2:24:17[3] |
| 2024 | 2024 London Marathon | London | 10th | 2:25:03[6] |
| 2025 | Houston Marathon | Houston | 3rd | 2:25:09[7] |
| 2025 | Boston Marathon | Boston | 10th | 2:23:43[8] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Felix Kirwa and Tsige Haileslase triumph at the 2022 Adidas Stockholm Marathon". Kenyan Athlete. 9 June 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Tsige Haileslase". World Athletics. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Tsige Haileslase Abreha Leads an All-Ethiopia Podium at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon". gsport4girls. October 16, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Strongest field in history set to compete in Cape Town Marathon". CapeTown ETC. September 14, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Haileslase Abreha, Tsige". RRM Online Guide. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Tsige Haileslase, Ethiopian women's elite competitor, 2024 London Marathon". Alamy. Retrieved May 30, 2025. [failed verification]
- ^ a b "Twenty years and running - 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon Results". Chevron. February 24, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Breaking Down the Crazy Fast 2025 Boston Marathon". RUN. 21 April 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.