Abdisa Tola
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 3 October 2000 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running, Marathon |
Abdisa Tola (born 3 October 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in road races, including the marathon and half marathon. He won the 2023 Dubai Marathon in his marathon debut. He is the younger brother of Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola.
Career
Abdisa Tola's early career included competing in the half marathon, where he achieved a personal best of 59:54 in October 2021, showcasing his potential in long-distance events.[1]
On 12 February 2023, he won the Dubai Marathon in his debut over the distance, clocking a time of 2:05:42.[2][3]
In October 2024, Tola won the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:08:16.[4][5]
Personal bests
- Marathon – 2:05:42 (Dubai, 12 February 2023)[1]
- Half Marathon – 59:54 (17 October 2021)[1]
- 25 Kilometres Road – 1:14:27 (18 December 2022)[1]
Personal life
Abdisa Tola is the younger brother of Ethiopian Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola. Their family is notable in the athletics community, with Tamirat's wife, Dera Dida, also being an accomplished runner who won the women's 2023 Dubai Marathon on the same day as Abdisa's victory.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Abdisa TOLA". World Athletics. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ a b "2023 Dubai Marathon Results: World Champ's Brother & Wife Win". LetsRun.com. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Tola and Dida win Dubai Marathon". Athletics Africa. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Xaba and Tola re-write the record books at Sanlam's Cape Town Marathon". SPN Africa News. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - info/results". RunnerSpace.com. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2025.