Lemi Dumecha


Lemi Dumecha is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. He is known for his podium finish at the 2024 Dubai Marathon, where he set his personal best of 2:05:20.

Career

Dumecha began his international running career in 2018. His early career included a victory at the 2018 Malaga Marathon, which he won in 2:11:07.
His major breakthrough on the world stage came at the 2024 Dubai Marathon. In a competitive field, Dumecha secured a second-place finish, running a significant personal best of 2:05:20. This performance established him as a world-class marathoner and one of Ethiopia's top competitors in the event.

Achievements

All information from World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted.
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
2024Dubai MarathonDubai, UAE2ndMarathon2:05:20
2023Maraton BP CastellonCastellón de la Plana, Spain2ndMarathon2:11:18
2021Istanbul MarathonIstanbul, Turkey13thMarathon2:14:33
2018Malaga MarathonMálaga, Spain1stMarathon2:11:07