Muliye Dekebo
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| Nationality | Ethiopian | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 March 1998 | |||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Long-distance runner | |||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||
Events | Marathon, Half marathon | |||||||||||||||||
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Muliye Dekebo Haylemariam (born 13 March 1998) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in the marathon and half marathon. She is a prominent competitor on the international road racing circuit and a podium finisher at the Dubai Marathon.
Career
Muliye Dekebo began her international career as a teenager, debuting at the 2017 Roma-Ostia Half Marathon where she finished third in 1:09:10. She moved up to the marathon distance in 2018, placing tenth at the Dubai Marathon in 2:25:35.[1]
In 2019, sheestablished herself as a top-tier road runner, setting a lifetime best in the half marathon of 1:07:57 and a 10 km best of 32:25 in Italy.[2]
On 1 February 2026, she competed in the 25th anniversary edition of the Dubai Marathon. In a fast race that saw the leaders pass the half-way mark in 69:27, ahe assumed control in the final section and appeared to be the likely winner. However, with just over two kilometres remaining, she was hampered by sudden stomach distress at a drinks station, allowing fellow Ethiopian Anchinalu Dessie to take the lead.[3] She recovered to finish second in a personal best of 2:18:43, completing a clean sweep of the podium for Ethiopia.[4]
Achievements
| Year | Race | Place | Position | Time |
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| 2017 | Rome-Ostia Half Marathon | Ostia | 3rd | 1:09:10 |
| 2018 | Dubai Marathon | Dubai | 10th | 2:25:35 |
| 2019 | Rome-Ostia Half Marathon | Ostia | 4th | 1:07:57 |
| 2026 | Dubai Marathon | Dubai | 2nd | 2:18:43 |
References
- ↑ "Nibret Melak runs 2:04:00 marathon debut to win in Dubai". Athletics Weekly. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Muliye DEKEBO". World Athletics. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Melak and Dessie win 25th Dubai Marathon". Dubai Marathon. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Melak and Dessie Lead Ethiopian Sweep at Dubai Marathon 25th Anniversary". Watch Athletics. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.