Girma Mecheso

Girma Mecheso

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jan 16, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Girma Mecheso is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 16, 1988. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:50.13 in the 1500m, 4:11.67 in the Mile, 4:11.71 in the Mile, 8:01.03 in the 3000m and 8:04.04 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:49.53
#820 all-time
2021 season best28:20.15Jun 18, 2021 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:40.28
Last competitionU.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, ORJun 18, 2021 · 28:20.15
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:49.53 (#820 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:40.28, 2021 season best 28:20.15 (Jun 18, 2021, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 18, 2021, 28:20.15 · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIA 20213:50.13975 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20074:11.67984 pts–
Mile20074:11.71936 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20138:01.031,072 pts–
3000m20098:04.041,033 pts–
5000mIA 202113:28.611,107 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20211500m 3:50.13–Apr 24, 2021Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
20215000m 13:28.61–Apr 23, 2021Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
202110000m 28:20.15–Jun 18, 2021U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20205Kilometre 13:49–Nov 14, 2020Memphis, TN (USA)
20205000m 14:07.77–Aug 15, 2020Nevin Platt Middle School, Boulder, CO (USA)
202010000m 27:49.53–Aug 29, 2020Los Angeles, CA (USA)
201810MilesRoa 50:30–Oct 7, 2018Washington, DC (USA)
2018Semi 1:08:23–Feb 24, 2018Riyadh Half Marathon, Riyadh
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Girma Mecheso's 10 000 m personal best is 27:49.53, set on Aug 29, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #820 on the all-time list.

Girma Mecheso competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2021 season best: 28:20.15, set on Jun 18, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 18, 2021, 28:20.15.