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Jemal Mekonen

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Jemal Mekonen

ETHMen

Birth dateSep 11, 1996

BirthplaceWollo Province, Ethiopia

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Jemal Yimer Mekonnen is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.

He placed fourth at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and finished fifth at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 10,000 metres.

Yimer won the 10,000 m title at the 2018 African Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria, and placed third in the event at the 2019 African Games held in Rabat, Morocco. He finished third at the 2021 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:10:38. Yimer is a two time winner of the Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon, with victories in the 2021 and 2022 editions of the race, with times of 1:00:30 and 59:04 respectively.

Key facts

Half Marathon

58:33

10 000 m

26:54.39

2026 season best

58:55

Feb 14, 2026 · Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)

2026 season best

Last competition

TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS

Aug 30, 2026 · 2:04:59

TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 58:33 (#19 all-time), 10 000 m 26:54.39 (#66 all-time), 2026 season best 58:55 (Feb 14, 2026, Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:04:59 · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

26:54.39

58:33

2:05:48

42:19

27:10

33:58

46:17

59:16

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	Semi	58:55	-	Feb 14, 2026	↓	Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
2026	Marathon	2:04:59	-	Aug 30, 2026	↑	TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
2025	10Kilometr	27:10	-	May 3, 2025	↑	Tokyo : Speed : Race
2025	Semi	59:20	-	Jan 19, 2025	↓	Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2024	10Kilometr	27:43	-	Apr 5, 2024	↑	Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris
2024	15Kilometr	42:19	-	Jul 14, 2024	↑	Boilermaker Road Race
2024	Semi	1:00:42	-	Jan 14, 2024	↓	Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2024	Marathon	2:06:08	-	Mar 17, 2024	↑	Seoul Marathon
2023	10Kilometr	27:43	-	Jul 4, 2023	↑	Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race
2023	12Kilometr	33:58	-	May 7, 2023	↑	Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023	Semi	58:38	-	Aug 27, 2023	↓	Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2023	Marathon	2:11:31	-	Nov 5, 2023	↑	TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY
2022	10Kilometr	27:50	-	Jul 4, 2022	↑	AJC Peachtree Road Race
2022	15Kilometr	42:38	-	Jul 10, 2022	↑	Utica, NY (USA)
2022	Semi	59:04	-	Aug 28, 2022	↓	Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2022	Marathon	2:08:58	-	Apr 18, 2022	↑	B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2021	Semi	1:00:29	-	Dec 12, 2021	↓	Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2021	Marathon	2:10:38	-	Oct 11, 2021	↑	B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2020	Semi	59:25	-	Jan 19, 2020	↓	Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2019	10000m	26:54.39	-	Jul 17, 2019	↑	Hengelo (NED)
2019	10Kilometr	28:15	-	Sep 7, 2019	↑	Praha (CZE)
2019	10MilesRoa	45:36	-	Apr 7, 2019	↑	Cherry Blossom 10M, Washington, DC
2019	Semi	59:09	-	Oct 27, 2019	↓	Valencia (ESP)
2018	10000m	28:30.3h	-	Apr 17, 2018	↑	Ethiopian Championships
2018	12Kilometr	34:18	-	May 6, 2018	↑	Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run
2018	10MilesRoa	46:17	-	Apr 8, 2018	↑	Washington Cherry Blossom 10M
2018	Semi	58:33	-	Oct 28, 2018	↓	Valencia Half Marathon
2017	10000m	26:56.11	-	Aug 4, 2017	↑	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2017	10Kilometr	27:54	-	Sep 9, 2017	↑	Praha (CZE)
2017	CrossCount	28:46	-	Mar 26, 2017	-	42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala
2017	20Kilometr	59:16	-	Oct 29, 2017	-	Cassis (FRA)
2016	10000m	28:08.92	-	Jun 22, 2016	↑	Durban (RSA)
2016	10Kilometr	28:18	-	Dec 18, 2016	↑	Houilles (FRA)
2016	15Kilometr	44:14	-	Nov 13, 2016	↑	Istanbul (TUR)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jemal Mekonen's Half Marathon personal best?

Jemal Mekonen's Half Marathon personal best is 58:33, set on Oct 28, 2018 in Valencia (ESP), #19 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jemal Mekonen compete in?

Jemal Mekonen competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Jemal Mekonen perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 58:55, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE). Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS on Aug 30, 2026, 2:04:59.