Tsige Haileslase
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| Birth name | Tsige Haileslase Abreha | |||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Ethiopian | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 September 2000 Ethiopia | |||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | long-distance runner | |||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2021–present | |||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Ethiopia | |||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10 km, Cross Country | |||||||||||||||||
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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
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
| Year | Race | Place | Position | Time |
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| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.