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Yebrgual Melese

1990 – 2026

Ethiopian long-distance runner

Athletics competitor Long-distance runner
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About Yebrgual Melese

Lived 1990 – 2026 (aged 36). Yebrgual Melese was an Ethiopian athletics competitor and long-distance runner.

Yebrgual Melese Arage (born Yebrgual Melese; ; 18 April 1990 – 12 May 2026) was an Ethiopian long-distance runner. She placed second at the 2015 Chicago Marathon, 2017 Frankfurt Marathon in 2:24:30, and 2025 Barcelona Marathon in 2:20:47. Melese won 2019 Shanghai International Marathon in 2:23:19 and the 2018 Shanghai International Marathon in 2:20:36.

Melese died on 12 May 2026, at the age of 36, after collapsing during a training session.

Career At the 43rd Chevron Houston Marathon in 2016, Melese ran the second-fastest time ever by a woman in Houston.

Melese smashed the course record at the 19th edition of the Shanghai International Marathon in 2018.

Personal bests Distance Performance Location Date Notes 10,000 m 32:38 Appingedam, Netherlands 30 June 2012 Half marathon 1:07:18 Lisbon, Portugal 14 October 2018 Marathon 2:19:36 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 26 January 2018

Personal life Melese is survived by her husband, and two children.

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Important facts

Born
18 April 1990, Addis Ababa
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 May 2026, Addis Ababa
Occupation
Athletics competitor, long-distance runner
Nationality
Ethiopia
Also known as
Yebrgual Melese Arage, Yebrugal Melese

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yebrgual Melese?

Ethiopian long-distance runner

When was Yebrgual Melese born?

Yebrgual Melese was born on 18 April 1990 in Addis Ababa.

When did Yebrgual Melese die?

Yebrgual Melese died on 12 May 2026 in Addis Ababa.

What was Yebrgual Melese's occupation?

Yebrgual Melese was an athletics competitor and long-distance runner.

What nationality was Yebrgual Melese?

Yebrgual Melese was Ethiopian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yebrgual Melese

· Wikidata: Q21334168

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