Lemi Dumecha

Lemi Dumecha
Personal information
Birth nameLemi Dumecha
NationalityEthiopian
Born (1995-09-12) 12 September 1995
OccupationLong-distance runner
Years active2018–present
Sport
Country Ethiopia
SportAthletics
Event(s)Marathon, Half marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Marathon: 2:05:20 (2024)
  • Half marathon: 1:04:23 (2018)

Lemi Dumecha (born 12 September 1995) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. He is known for his podium finish at the 2024 Dubai Marathon, where he set his personal best of 2:05:20.[1]

Career

Dumecha began his international running career in 2018. His early career included a victory at the 2018 Malaga Marathon, which he won in 2:11:07.[2]

His major breakthrough on the world stage came at the 2024 Dubai Marathon. In a competitive field, Dumecha secured a second-place finish, running a significant personal best of 2:05:20. This performance established him as a world-class marathoner and one of Ethiopia's top competitors in the event.[3]

Achievements

All information from World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted.[1]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2024 Dubai Marathon Dubai, UAE 2nd Marathon 2:05:20 (PB)
2023 Maraton BP Castellon Castellón de la Plana, Spain 2nd Marathon 2:11:18
2021 Istanbul Marathon Istanbul, Turkey 13th Marathon 2:14:33
2018 Malaga Marathon Málaga, Spain 1st Marathon 2:11:07[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Lemi DUMECHA at World Athletics
  2. ^ a b "East African athletes dominate in the fastest ever Malaga Marathon". Sur in English. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Dubai Marathon 2024 Highlights". Watch Athletics. Retrieved 3 August 2025.