Explore relationships

Tigst Assefa

Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1996) Tigst AssefaTigst at the 2024 London MarathonPersonal informationFull nameTigst Assefa TessemaBorn (1996-12-03) 3 December 1996 (age 29)Holeta, Oromia, EthiopiaHeight167 cm (5 ft 6 in)SpouseEyob EliasSportCountryEthiopiaSportAthleticsEventLong-distance runningCoached byGemedu DedefoAchievements and titlesHighest world ranking1st (Marathon, 2023)Personal bests800 m: 1:59.24 (Lausanne 2014)Marathon: 2:11:53 NR (Berlin 2023) Medal record Women's athletics Representing Ethiopia Olympic Games 2024 Paris Marathon World Championships 2025 Tokyo Marathon World Marathon Majors 2022 Berlin Marathon 2023 Berlin Marathon 2025 London Marathon 2026 London Marathon 2024 London Marathon African Junior Championships 2013 Bambous 4x400 m relay 2013 Bambous 800 m Tigst Assefa Tessema (Amharic: ትእግስት አሰፋ; Oromo: Tigist Asaffaa Tasammaa; born 3 December 1996) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and the current world record holder in the women's marathon.

Use + to expand a branch. Click a topic name to open its summary.