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'''Magarsa Assale''', also known as '''Magarsa Assale Tafa''', (Born [[27 Sep]], [[1984]]) is an [[Ethiopian]] long distance runner, who has specialised in the [[marathon]]. |
'''Magarsa Assale''', also known as '''Magarsa Assale Tafa''', (Born [[27 Sep]], [[1984]]) is an [[Ethiopian]] long distance runner, who has specialised in the [[marathon]]. |
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In 2005 she was third in the [[Rome Marathon]]. In 2006 she won the [[Milan Marathon]] and was second at the Berlin 25 km in 1:28.13. The following year |
In 2005 she was third in the [[Rome Marathon]]. In 2006 she won the [[Milan Marathon]] and was second at the Berlin 25 km in 1:28.13. The following year she won the [[Dubai Marathon]] and was first in the [[Paris Marathon]] in 2:25.07. At the 2007 athletics world championships in Osaka she earned a 22nd place finish. |
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The year 2008 began with third place at the Dubai Marathon with a time of 2:23.23, finishing 41 seconds behind the winner. In the [[Boston Marathon]], she was fifth. In the 2008 [[Berlin Marathon]] she finished second in a new personal best time of 2:21:31. |
The year 2008 began with third place at the Dubai Marathon with a time of 2:23.23, finishing 41 seconds behind the winner. In the [[Boston Marathon]], she was fifth. In the 2008 [[Berlin Marathon]] she finished second in a new personal best time of 2:21:31. |
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==Personal bests== |
==Personal bests== |
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*[[Half marathon]] - 1:11:48 hrs (2008) |
*[[Half marathon]] - 1:11:48 hrs (2008) |
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*[[Marathon]] - 2: |
*[[Marathon]] - 2:21.31 hrs (2008) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 05:33, 19 October 2008
Magarsa Assale, also known as Magarsa Assale Tafa, (Born 27 Sep, 1984) is an Ethiopian long distance runner, who has specialised in the marathon.
In 2005 she was third in the Rome Marathon. In 2006 she won the Milan Marathon and was second at the Berlin 25 km in 1:28.13. The following year she won the Dubai Marathon and was first in the Paris Marathon in 2:25.07. At the 2007 athletics world championships in Osaka she earned a 22nd place finish.
The year 2008 began with third place at the Dubai Marathon with a time of 2:23.23, finishing 41 seconds behind the winner. In the Boston Marathon, she was fifth. In the 2008 Berlin Marathon she finished second in a new personal best time of 2:21:31.
She trains in Europe with other members of the Association Rosa management group. Her husband Tola Debel Gudeta is also long distance runner with a PB of 2:23 in the marathon and 1:03 in the 20 km.
Achievements
- 2005 Rome Marathon 2:32.34, 3rd
- 2005 Berlin Marathon 2:28.27, 3rd
- 2006 Arizona Marathon 2:31.46, 2nd
- 2006 San Diego Marathon 2:29.47, 4th
- 2006 Milan Marathon 2:27.57, 1st
- 2007 Dubai Marathon 2:27.19, 1st
- 2007 Paris Marathon 2:25.07, 1st
- 2007 World Championships in Athletics Women's Marathon, Osaka 2:38.01, 22nd
- 2008 Dubai Marathon 2:23.23, 3rd
- 2008 Boston Marathon 2:29.48, 5th
- 2008 Berlin Marathon 2:21:31, 2nd
Personal bests
- Half marathon - 1:11:48 hrs (2008)
- Marathon - 2:21.31 hrs (2008)
External links
- Askale Tafa at World Athletics
- Athletes Profile on marathoninfo.free.fr
- World Marathon Majors :: Askale Tafa Magarsa
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