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Deriba Merga Ejigu
- Born
- Oct 26, 1980 (46 years old)
- Birthplace
- Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Events
- 15 Kilometres Road · 10 000 m
- Height
- 1.69 m
- Weight
- 53 kg
Deriba Merga Ejigu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 26, 1980 in Nekemte, Ethiopia. Standing 1.69 m and weighing 53 kg, He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 27:02.62 in the 10000m, 59:15 in the Semi, 2:06:38 in the Marathon, 41:29 in the 15Kilometr and 27:24 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road41:29
2015 season best1:03:36Mar 8, 2015 · Ribarroja
Personal best · 10 000 m27:02.62
As of Oct 28, 2026: 15 Kilometres Road 41:29, 10 000 m 27:02.62 (#101 all-time), 2015 season best 1:03:36 (Mar 8, 2015, Ribarroja (ESP)) · 46 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Semi | 1:03:36 | – | Mar 8, 2015 | Ribarroja (ESP) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 28:04 | – | Jan 31, 2014 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 28:36 | – | Jul 4, 2013 | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 45:12 | – | Jul 14, 2013 | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:01:37 | – | Mar 3, 2013 | Paris (FRA) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:14:43 | – | Nov 17, 2013 | Istanbul (TUR) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 31:13 | – | Sep 16, 2012 | Castelbuono (ITA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 59:48 | – | Mar 18, 2012 | Udine (ITA) |