| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1978 Tulu Bolo, Ethiopia |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
Dejene Yirdaw (born 21 August 1978 in Tulu Bolo) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. He represented Ethiopia at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and has won the Gyeongju International Marathon and the Kosice Peace Marathon. He personal best for the distance is 2 hours and 8:30 minutes.