Buzunesh Gudeta
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Buzunesh Getachew Gudeta |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | April 18, 1997 Ethiopia |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10km Road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Buzunesh Gudeta (born 18 April 1997), also known as Buzunesh Getachew Gudeta,[1] is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in the marathon and half marathon. She gained prominence by winning the 2023 Frankfurt Marathon with a personal best time of 2:19:27.
Career
Buzunesh Gudeta began her career in road running events. In March 2019, she achieved her personal best in the 10km road race with a time of 31:43 in Ad-Dawhah.[2]
In February 2022, she set a personal best in the half marathon with a time of 1:09:51 in Ras Al Khaimah.[2]
In October 2023, she secured a victory at the Frankfurt Marathon with a personal best of 2:19:27, marking the second-fastest women's time ever recorded in the history of the event.[3]
Personal bests
- Marathon: 2:19:27 – Frankfurt, 2023[2]
- Half Marathon: 1:09:51 – Ras Al Khaimah, 2022[2]
- 10 Kilometres Road: 31:43 – Ad-Dawhah, 2019[2]
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | 2:19:27[3] |
References
- ^ "Buzunesh Getachew Gudeta - Athlete Profile". Road Running Management. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Buzunesh Getachew – World Athletics profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Brimin Misoi and Buzenesh Gudeta win with top times in Frankfurt". Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2025.