Anchinalu Dessie

Anchinalu Dessie (born 9 January 2003) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She is known for her exceptional consistency, having won all three of her first international marathon appearances, including a world-leading victory at the 2026 Dubai Marathon.

Career Anchinalu Dessie began her international career on the road circuit in 2022, recording a 10 km personal best of 31:01 in Valencia. In March 2023, she demonstrated her potential at longer distances by finishing third at the Lille Half Marathon in 1:07:30.

She made a successful marathon debut in early 2025, winning the Seville Marathon in 2:22:17. She followed this success in November 2025 by claiming victory at the Beijing Marathon in 2:26:08, establishing herself as a rising star in the discipline.

On 1 February 2026, she competed as a late entry in the 25th anniversary edition of the Dubai Marathon. In a highly competitive race, she remained part of a leading trio alongside Muliye Dekebo and Fantu Worku until the final stages. At approximately the 41 km mark, Dessie capitalized on a brief struggle by Dekebo at the final drink station to pull away. She won the race in a personal best time of 2:18:31, shaving nearly four minutes off her previous best and setting a world-leading time for the 2026 season.

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