Bado Worku Merdessa

Bado Worku Merdessa

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jul 22, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Bado Worku Merdessa is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on July 22, 1988. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:40.75 in the 3000m, 13:18.08 in the 5000m, 29:21.3h in the 10000m, 1:02:59 in the Semi and 2:14:33 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m7:40.75
2017 season best1:07:10Jan 15, 2017
2017 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:18.08
#783 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:40.75, 5000 m 13:18.08 (#783 all-time), 2017 season best 1:07:10 (Jan 15, 2017) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mNaimette-Xhovémont 2006Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list7:40.751,172 pts–
5000mOslo 2005Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:18.081,145 pts#783
10000mKampala 2004Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list29:21.3h1,011 pts–
SemiNY 2011Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:591,069 pts–
MarathonSantiago de Chile 2013Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:14:331,050 pts–
5KilometreNY 201014:04–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Semi 1:07:10–Jan 15, 2017–
2017Marathon 2:15:00–Apr 2, 2017Santiago de Chile (CHI)
2016Semi 1:03:50–Mar 20, 2016New York, NY (USA)
2016Marathon 2:16:11–Nov 20, 2016Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2014Semi 1:09:17–May 25, 2014Coban (GUA)
2013Semi 1:04:24–Apr 28, 2013Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013Marathon 2:14:33–Apr 7, 2013Santiago de Chile (CHI)
201210Kilometr 29:37–Jul 4, 2012Atlanta, GA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bado Worku Merdessa's 3000 m personal best is 7:40.75, set on Jul 19, 2006 in Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL).

Bado Worku Merdessa competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2017 season best: 1:07:10, set on Jan 15, 2017.