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Mekides Shimeles

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Birth dateDec 26, 2005
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Mekides Shimeles is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on December 26, 2005. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:08:18 in the Semi, 2:19:56 in the Marathon and 33:00 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:19:56
#94 all-time
Half Marathon
1:08:18
#326 all-time
2026 season best
2:18:56
Apr 12, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:18:56
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Marathon 2:19:56 (#94 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:18 (#326 all-time), 2026 season best 2:18:56 (Apr 12, 2026) · Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam, Apr 12, 2026, 2:18:56 · 20 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:18:56-Apr 12, 2026
↑
NN Marathon Rotterdam
2025
Semi
1:11:06-May 18, 2025
↑
Rimi Riga Half Marathon, Riga
2025
Marathon
2:19:56-Oct 19, 2025
↑
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
2024
10Kilometr
33:24-May 19, 2024-Bangsaen10
2024
CrossCount
35:57-Dec 7, 2024-The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024
Semi
1:12:29-Oct 6, 2024
↑
Hyundai Half Marathon, Lisboa

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:56-Apr 12NN Marathon Rotterdam

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:56-Oct 19TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Semi
1:11:06-May 18Rimi Riga Half Marathon, Riga
Semi
1:08:18-Mar 9NN CPC Loop Den Haag Halve Marathon

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:57-Dec 7The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
10Kilometr
33:00-Nov 17Great Ethiopian Run International 10km
Semi
1:12:29-Oct 6Hyundai Half Marathon, Lisboa
10Kilometr
33:24-May 19Bangsaen10

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mekides Shimeles's Marathon personal best?

Mekides Shimeles's Marathon personal best is 2:19:56, set on Oct 19, 2025 in Amsterdam (NED), #94 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mekides Shimeles compete in?

Mekides Shimeles competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Mekides Shimeles perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:18:56, set on Apr 12, 2026. Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam on Apr 12, 2026, 2:18:56.