
Desi Jisa Mokonin
- Born
- Jul 12, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 25 Kilometres Road
Desi Mokonin is a Bahraini long-distance runner originally from Ethiopia, born on July 12, 1997. She competes in distance events on the track and cross country, representing Bahrain at major international championships.
Mokonin competed in the women's 10,000 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics, finishing 15th with a time of 31:55.34. She also competed in the senior women's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, where she finished 28th.
As a World Championships competitor in both track and cross country events, Mokonin has established herself among Bahrain's top distance runners. Her performances at major international championships reflect her consistent competitiveness at the highest level of women's distance running.
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:20:07 (#100 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:21:04, 2026 season best 2:22:49 (Oct 18, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 2:22:49 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:22:49 | – | Oct 18, 2026 | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:20:07 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 32:56 | – | May 19, 2024 | Bangsaen10 |
| 2024 | 25Kilometr | 1:21:33 | – | Dec 15, 2024 | Tata Steel Kolkata World 25K |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:22:19 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | Seoul Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:20:47 | – | Jan 20, 2023 | Ooredoo Doha Marathon |
| 2022 | 25Kilometr | 1:21:04 | – | Dec 18, 2022 | Tata Steel Kolkata 25K December |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:47:43 | – | May 8, 2022 | World Military Marathon Championships, Lima |