Gizealew Abeje Ayana (born 11 February 2003) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon and half marathon. In his marathon debut he won the 2023 Paris Marathon.
Career After competing in several European half marathons in 2021 and 2022, Gizealew Ayana stepped up to the full marathon distance. He had already shown considerable promise in the half marathon, stating his ambition to break the 59-minute barrier in the event.
In April 2023, at 20 years old, he entered the Paris Marathon as a debutant in a field of seasoned professionals. He stayed with the lead pack throughout the race and made a decisive move in the final stages to pull away, ultimately winning in a time of 2:07:15.
His older brother, Tsedat Ayana, is also a marathon runner.
Personal bests Marathon: 2:07:15 – Paris, France, 2023 Half Marathon: 59:39 – Valencia, Spain, 2021
Major results Year Competition Location Position Time 2021 Poznań Half Marathon Poznań, Poland 2nd 1:02:14 2022 Cardiff Half Marathon Cardiff, Wales 2nd 1:00:15 2023 Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st 2:07:15
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