Marta Tigabea Mekonen

Marta Tigabea Mekonen

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Oct 4, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Marta Tigabea Mekonen is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on October 4, 1990. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:08.51 in the 800m, 4:27.03 in the 1500m, 9:25.91 in the 3000m, 15:34.24 in the 5000m and 1:10:32 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:32
2024 season best29:28Nov 23, 2024 · Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
2024 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:31:54
Last competitionPhiladelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8KNov 23, 2024 · 29:28
Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K

As of Nov 15, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:32, Marathon 2:31:54, 2024 season best 29:28 (Nov 23, 2024, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K, Nov 23, 2024, 29:28 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMadrid 2011Ethiopia 800 m all-time list2:08.511,015 pts–
1500mLos Corrales de Buelna 2010Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:27.03998 pts–
3000mZaragoza 2015Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list9:25.911,021 pts–
5000mBilbao 2011Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:34.241,098 pts–
SemiAzpeitia 2014Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:10:321,119 pts–
MarathonPorto 2014Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:31:541,100 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20248Kilometre 29:28–Nov 23, 2024Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K
20153000m 9:25.91–Jun 13, 2015Zaragoza (ESP)
20158Kilometre 26:03–Nov 21, 2015Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2015Semi 1:12:37–Oct 31, 2015Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2015Marathon 2:33:45–Apr 26, 2015Madrid (ESP)
20141500m 4:35.13–May 17, 2014Alcobendas (ESP)
20143000m 9:30.94–Jun 28, 2014Zaragoza (ESP)
20145000m 15:57.99–Jun 20, 2014Carquefou (FRA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Marta Tigabea Mekonen's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:32, set on Mar 22, 2014 in Azpeitia (ESP).

Marta Tigabea Mekonen competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2024 season best: 29:28, set on Nov 23, 2024 in Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K on Nov 23, 2024, 29:28.