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”’Haftu Teklu”’ (born 21 January 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half marathon races. He is known for his victories in major half marathons and for winning the 2025 [[Seoul International Marathon|Seoul Marathon]]. His personal best in the marathon is 2:04:42.<ref name=”WAProfile”>{{cite web |title=Haftu TEKLU Profile |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/haftu-teklu-14757121 |website=World Athletics |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> |
”’Haftu Teklu”’ (born 21 January 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half marathon races. He is known for his victories in major half marathons and for winning the 2025 [[Seoul International Marathon|Seoul Marathon]]. His personal best in the marathon is 2:04:42.<ref name=”WAProfile”>{{cite web |title=Haftu TEKLU Profile |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/haftu-teklu-14757121 |website=World Athletics |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> |
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Haftu Teklu has established himself as a prominent athlete in international road running events, particularly in the half marathon and marathon. |
Haftu Teklu has established himself as a prominent athlete in international road running events, particularly in the half marathon and marathon. |
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In 2021, won the [[Barcelona Half Marathon]] (eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona) with a time of 59:39, setting a new course record.<ref name=”Barcelona2021″>{{cite web |title=Haftu Teklu will defend the title for the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona 2022 |url=https://edreamsmitjabarcelona.com/en/haftelu-teklu-will-defend-the-title-for-the-edreams-mitja-marato-barcelona-2022/ |website=eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> He successfully defended his title at the same event in 2022, clocking 59:06, which remains his personal best for the distance.<ref name=”AthleticsAfricaPB”>{{cite web |title=Defending champion Sheila Chelangat returns to Istanbul Half Marathon on April 27 |url=https://athleticsillustrated.com/defending-champion-sheila-chelangat-returns-to-istanbul-half-marathon-on-april-27/ |website=Athletics Illustrated |date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> |
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In 2023, he placed third at the [[Istanbul Half Marathon]], finishing in 1:00:03.<ref name=”Istanbul2023″>{{cite web |title=RaceNewsService: TÃœRKÄ°YE Ä°Åž BANKASI ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON will go ahead with excellent fields after earthquake |url=https://rrm.com/2025/news/racenewsservice-turkiye-is-bankasi-istanbul-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-with-excellent-fields-after-earthquake/ |website=Road Race Management |date=April 24, 2025 |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> That same year, he set his marathon personal best of 2:04:42 at the [[Berlin Marathon]].<ref name=”WAProfile”/> |
In 2023, he placed third at the [[Istanbul Half Marathon]], finishing in 1:00:03.<ref name=”Istanbul2023″>{{cite web |title=RaceNewsService: TÃœRKÄ°YE Ä°Åž BANKASI ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON will go ahead with excellent fields after earthquake |url=https://rrm.com/2025/news/racenewsservice-turkiye-is-bankasi-istanbul-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-with-excellent-fields-after-earthquake/ |website=Road Race Management |date=April 24, 2025 |access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref> That same year, he set his marathon personal best of 2:04:42 at the [[Berlin Marathon]].<ref name=”WAProfile”/> |
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 9 November 2025
Ethiopian long-distance runner
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
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| Born | January 21, 2000 |
| Sport | Athletics |
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Long-distance running (Marathon, Half Marathon) |
Haftu Teklu (born 21 January 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half marathon races. He is known for his victories in major half marathons and for winning the 2025 Seoul Marathon. His personal best in the marathon is 2:04:42.[1]
Haftu Teklu has established himself as a prominent athlete in international road running events, particularly in the half marathon and marathon.
In 2021, he won the Barcelona Half Marathon (eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona) with a time of 59:39, setting a new course record.[2] He successfully defended his title at the same event in 2022, clocking 59:06, which remains his personal best for the distance.[3]
In 2023, he placed third at the Istanbul Half Marathon, finishing in 1:00:03.[4] That same year, he set his marathon personal best of 2:04:42 at the Berlin Marathon.[1]
In March 2025, Teklu won the Seoul Marathon with a time of 2:05:42, marking his first major marathon victory.[5][6]
As of May 2025, Teklu’s personal bests are:
- 3000 metres – 7:39.62 (Padova, 5 September 2021)[1]
- 10,000 metres – 28:02.16 (Tigray, 15 March 2021)
- Half Marathon – 59:06 (Barcelona, 3 April 2022)[1]
- Marathon – 2:04:42 (Berlin, 24 September 2023)[1]
- ^ a b c d e “Haftu TEKLU Profile”. World Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ “Haftu Teklu will defend the title for the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona 2022”. eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ “Defending champion Sheila Chelangat returns to Istanbul Half Marathon on April 27”. Athletics Illustrated. March 26, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ “RaceNewsService: TÃœRKÄ°YE Ä°Åž BANKASI ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON will go ahead with excellent fields after earthquake”. Road Race Management. April 24, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ “Seoul Marathon Results”. World Athletics. March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ “11 Kenyans chasing prize money millions in Istanbul Half Marathon”. Mozzart Sport. April 27, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
