Mekdes Bekele

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Mekdes Bekele

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Jan 20, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Mekdes Bekele is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 20, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:33.52 in the 1500m, 8:44.25 in the 3000m, 9:01.17 in the 3000m, 15:49.11 in the 5000m and 9:20.23 in the 3000mSt. She has earned 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:20.23
#89 all-time
2017 season best1:00:04May 7, 2017 · Philadelphia, PA
2017 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:44.25

As of Nov 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:20.23 (#89 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:44.25, 2017 season best 1:00:04 (May 7, 2017, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSão Paulo 20124:33.52952 pts–
3000mIndoorKarlsruhe 20118:44.251,183 pts–
3000m20109:01.171,102 pts#383
5000mBelém 201115:49.111,070 pts–
3000mStHuelva 20089:20.231,193 pts#89
5KilometreAddis Ababa 201016:26–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201710MilesRoa 1:00:04–May 7, 2017Philadelphia, PA (USA)
20153000mSt 9:52.73–Jul 6, 2015Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
20143000mSt 9:42.23–Jun 6, 2014Montbéliard (FRA)
201410Kilometr 34:26–Apr 12, 2014Roanne (FRA)
20133000m-short-track 9:00.34–Feb 7, 2013–
20133000m-short-track Indoor9:00.34–Feb 7, 2013Eaubonne (FRA) (i)
20133000m Indoor9:00.34–Feb 7, 2013Eaubonne (FRA) (i)
20133000mSt 9:41.51–Jun 9, 2013Rabat (MAR)
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Mekdes Bekele's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:20.23, set on Jun 13, 2008 in Huelva (ESP), #89 on the all-time list.

Mekdes Bekele competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2017 season best: 1:00:04, set on May 7, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).