| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | December 19, 2000 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running (3000m, Half Marathon, Marathon) |
Dinkalem Ayele (born 19 December 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in both track and road races, including the 3000 metres, half marathon, and marathon. He is known for consistent sub-60-minute half marathon performances and notable international victories.
In 2019, Ayele was part of the gold medal-winning junior team at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. [1]
On the track, he achieved a personal best in the 3000 metres in 2021, clocking 7:39.90. [2]
In August 2022, Ayele finished second at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon in 1:00:29. [3] [4]
2024 was a successful year for Ayele in half marathon racing. In February, he set a new personal best of 59:30 at the Barcelona Half Marathon, securing a fourth-place finish in a highly competitive field. [2] [5] The following month, in March, he claimed victory at the prestigious Lisbon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:00:36 despite challenging warm conditions. [6] [7] [8] [9]
In April 2024, Ayele secured another strong performance, placing second at the Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, finishing in 59:55. [3] [10] He concluded his 2024 half marathon season with a seventh-place finish at the Copenhagen Half Marathon in October, clocking 1:00:11. [3]
In January 2025, Ayele made his marathon debut, achieving a personal best of 2:07:53. [2]
As of May 2025, Ayele's personal bests are: