Mekides Shimeles

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Dec 26, 2005 (20 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:56
#94 all-time
2026 season best2:18:56Apr 12, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:18
#326 all-time
Last competitionNN Marathon RotterdamApr 12, 2026 · 2:18:56
NN Marathon Rotterdam

As of Nov 8, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SemiDen Haag 2025Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:08:181,165 pts#326–
MarathonAmsterdam 2025Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:19:561,213 pts#94#26
10KilometrAddis Abeba 202433:00––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:18:56–Apr 12, 2026NN Marathon Rotterdam
2025Semi 1:11:06–May 18, 2025Rimi Riga Half Marathon, Riga
2025Marathon 2:19:56–Oct 19, 2025TCS Amsterdam Marathon
202410Kilometr 33:24–May 19, 2024Bangsaen10
2024CrossCount 35:57–Dec 7, 2024The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024Semi 1:12:29–Oct 6, 2024Hyundai Half Marathon, Lisboa
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FAQ

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

Mekides Shimeles competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

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