Tamirat Tola

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Tamirat Tola's career is filled with remarkable achievements that solidify his place among the elite in long-distance running. His extraordinary feat of winning the marathon gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, coupled with setting a new Olympic record, is a highlight that few athletes ever reach. Beyond the Olympics, securing gold at the 2022 World Championships, also with a championship record, further demonstrates his dominance. Tola has also consistently broken course records in some of the world's most competitive marathons, including his memorable victory at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and his recent win at the 2026 Doha Marathon. These performances showcase his exceptional talent for tactical racing and sustained endurance over demanding distances.

AwardsTamirat Tola has accumulated an impressive collection of medals throughout his career, marking him as one of Ethiopia's most successful long-distance runners. His achievements include a prestigious Olympic gold medal from the 2024 Paris Games and a bronze medal from the 2016 Rio Olympics. He also secured a gold medal at the 2022 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships, both in the marathon event.

Records & Feats

Olympic Marathon Record

Olympic Record·2024

Set a new Olympic record in the men's marathon at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

World Championships Marathon Record

Championship Record·2022

Set a championship record in the men's marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon.

TCS New York City Marathon Course Record

Course Record·2023

Broke the course record for the TCS New York City Marathon with a time of 2:04:58.

Doha Marathon Course Record

Course Record·2026

Set a new course record at the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo with a time of 2:05:40.