Haritu Mengistu

Haritu Mengistu

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Aug 5, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Haritu Mengistu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on August 5, 1985. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 9:47.48 in the 3000m, 16:29.66 in the 5000m and 1:20:32 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 5000 m16:29.66
2006 season best17:12.52Jun 10, 2006
2006 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:47.48

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:29.66, 3000 m 9:47.48, 2006 season best 17:12.52 (Jun 10, 2006) · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mDessau 2004Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list9:47.48953 pts–
5000mHengelo 2004Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list16:29.66996 pts–
SemiOloron 2006Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:20:32924 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20065000m 17:12.52–Jun 10, 2006–
2006Semi 1:20:32–Jun 4, 2006–
20043000m 9:47.48–Jun 4, 2004–
20045000m 16:29.66–May 31, 2004–
2004CrossCount 21:39–Mar 20, 200432nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Haritu Mengistu's 5000 m personal best is 16:29.66, set on May 31, 2004 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED).

Haritu Mengistu competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2006 season best: 17:12.52, set on Jun 10, 2006.