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Meba Tadesse

Meba Tadesse

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Birth dateOct 20, 1986
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Meba Tadesse is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on October 20, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:48.18 in the 3000m, 13:16.40 in the 5000m, 1:06:37 in the Semi and 29:02 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
5000 m
13:16.40
#677 all-time
3000 m
7:48.18
2010 season best
31:01
Sep 6, 2010 · Hamburg (GER)
2010 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:16.40 (#677 all-time), 3000 m 7:48.18, 2010 season best 31:01 (Sep 6, 2010, Hamburg (GER)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
10Kilometr
31:01-Sep 6, 2010
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2010
Semi
1:06:37-Sep 19, 2010-Otterndorf (GER)
2005
10Kilometr
30:25-Oct 1, 2005
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
2004
3000m
7:48.18-Jun 4, 2004-Torino (ITA)
2004
5000m
13:16.40-Jun 2, 2004-AC Gianni Brera, Milano (ITA)
2004
CrossCount
24:01-Mar 21, 2004
↓
32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004
10Kilometr
29:02-Dec 26, 2004
↓
Houilles (FRA)
2003
CrossCount
11:24-Mar 29, 2003
↓
31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:37-Sep 19Otterndorf Half Marathon, Otterndorf
10Kilometr
31:01-Sep 6Hamburg Alsterlauf, Hamburg

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:25-Oct 1Giro Podistica, Rovereto

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:03-Dec 31Bolzano Silvesterlauf, Bolzano
10Kilometr
29:02-Dec 26Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
5000m
13:26.79-Jun 9Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
3000m
7:48.18-Jun 4Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
5000m
13:16.40-Jun 2Milano Grand Prix Regione Lombardia, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
CrossCount
24:01-Mar 2132nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
11:24-Mar 2931st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne

Honours

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32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2004
7

31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Short Race

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Meba Tadesse's 5000 m personal best?

Meba Tadesse's 5000 m personal best is 13:16.40, set on Jun 2, 2004 in AC Gianni Brera, Milano (ITA), #677 on the all-time list.

Which events does Meba Tadesse compete in?

Meba Tadesse competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

How did Meba Tadesse perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 31:01, set on Sep 6, 2010 in Hamburg (GER).