Abebe Mekonnen
- Born
- Jan 9, 1964 (62 years old)
- Events
- Marathon
Abebe Mekonnen is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 9, 1964. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.
His personal bests include 14:19.18 in the 5000m, 28:58.70 in the 10000m, 2:07:35 in the Marathon, 30:39 in the 10Kilometr and 1:18:55 in the 25Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:07:35
2004 season best14:19.18Jul 2, 2004 · Warstein
Last competitionEdmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, EdmontonOct 1, 2005 · DNS
As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:07:35 (#610 all-time), 2004 season best 14:19.18 (Jul 2, 2004, Warstein (GER)) · Last competition: Edmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton, Oct 1, 2005, DNS · 62 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrKassel 200230:39–
25KilometrBerlin 20021:18:55–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5000m | 14:19.18 | – | Jul 2, 2004 | Warstein (GER) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:23:19 | – | Mar 16, 2003 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 30:39 | – | May 11, 2002 | Kassel (GER) |
| 2002 | 25Kilometr | 1:18:55 | – | May 5, 2002 | Berlin (GER) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:26:42 | – | May 26, 2002 | Wien (AUT) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:27:43 | – | Mar 18, 2001 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1999 | Marathon | 2:21:40 | – | Feb 14, 1999 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 1998 | Marathon | 2:09:52 | – | Apr 26, 1998 | London Marathon |