Lemi Dumecha
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lemi Dumecha |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 12 September 1995 |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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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
- ^ a b Lemi DUMECHA at World Athletics
- ^ a b "East African athletes dominate in the fastest ever Malaga Marathon". Sur in English. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Marathon 2024 Highlights". Watch Athletics. Retrieved 3 August 2025.