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. Later that year, in October 2021, Memuye secured a major victory by winning the 2021 Paris Marathon with a time of 2:26:11. This win was highlighted by a late surge to pull ahead of her competitors.
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. In January 2025, she was listed as an elite pacer for the Tata Mumbai Marathon.
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
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