Tigist Memuye

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Tigist Memuye
Personal information
Birth nameTigist Memuye Gebeyahu
NationalityEthiopian
Born (1994-10-26) 26 October 1994 (age 30)
Ethiopia
Occupation long-distance runner
Years active2018–present
Sport
CountryFlag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Marathon, Half marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Marathon: 2:24:23 (Geneva, 2 May 2021)
  • Half marathon: 1:15:35 (13 October 2019)
  • 10 Kilometres Road: 33:55 (31 December 2018)

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]

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Career

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

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionTime
2021 2021 Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st2:26:11
2024 2024 Milan Marathon Milan, Italy 1st2:26:32

References

  1. 1 2 "Tigist and Kipkosgei the winners in Milan". Capital Ethiopia. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tigist MEMUYE". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Kenyans Elisha Rotich and Ethiopian Tigist Memuye win Paris marathon". Athletics Illustrated. 17 October 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "The running festival - Milano Marathon 2024". Milano Marathon. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025: Check complete pacer line-up for the landmark 20th edition". Mid-Day. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
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