Tigist Memuye

Tigist Memuye Gebeyahu (born 26 October 1994) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in marathon events. She is best known for winning the 2021 Paris Marathon and the 2024 Milan Marathon. She holds a personal best of 2:24:23 in the marathon and trains alongside notable athletes, including former world record-holder Tigst Assefa.

Career Memuye began her international career with strong performances in shorter road races, setting a 10-kilometre personal best of 33:55 in 2018.

In May 2021, she achieved a personal best in the marathon, finishing in 2:24:23 at an event in Geneva.

After a period impacted by injury, Memuye made a successful return to elite racing. In April 2024, she claimed victory at the 2024 Milan Marathon (also known as Wizz Air Milano Marathon), finishing in 2:26:32.

Personal bests Marathon: 2:24:23 (Geneva, 2 May 2021) Half marathon: 1:15:35 (13 October 2019) 10 Kilometres Road: 33:55 (31 December 2018)

Achievements Year Competition Venue Position Time 2021 2021 Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st 2:26:11 2024 2024 Milan Marathon Milan, Italy 1st 2:26:32