Fikre Bekele
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fikre Bekele Tefera |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | September 11, 1998 Ethiopia |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Fikre Bekele (born 11 September 1998), also known as Fikre Bekele Tefera,[1] is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in the marathon and half marathon. He is known for winning the 2019 Frankfurt Marathon, 2022 Rome Marathon, and 2022 Linz Marathon.
Career
Fikre made his international debut at the 2019 Seoul International Marathon, where he finished fourth with a time of 2:06:27.[2] He secured his first career victory later that year at the 2019 Frankfurt Marathon, where he out-kicked a competitive field to claim the title.[2]
In February 2020, Fikre achieved his personal best in the half marathon, clocking 1:02:20 in Ras Al Khaimah.[1]
In 2022, Fikre won the Rome Marathon with a new course record of 2:06:48[3] and followed this up by winning the Linz Marathon, setting another course record and achieving a new personal best time of 2:06:16,[4] which remains his current personal best.
Personal bests
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Seoul International Marathon | Seoul, South Korea | 4th | 2:06:27 |
| 2019 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | 2:07:08 |
| 2022 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:06:48[3] |
| 2022 | Linz Marathon | Linz, Austria | 1st | 2:06:16[4] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Fikre BEKELE – World Athletics profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Fikre Bekele - Elite Sports Marketing and Management". Elite Sports Marketing and Management. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Ethiopia's Bekele Fikre Tefera sets the course record with 2:06:48 at the Acea Run Rome The Marathon". Run Rome The Marathon. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Bekele Tefera, Fikre - RRM Online Guide (check 2022 results)". Road Running Management. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
1st, '22 Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon (2:06:16 CR/PB)