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Melat Yisak Kejeta

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Melat Yisak Kejeta

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Birth dateSep 27, 1992
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Melat Yisak Kejeta is a Germany long-distance runner, born on September 27, 1992. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 9:38.17 in the 3000m, 16:06.43 in the 5000m, 1:05:18 in the Semi, 2:21:47 in the Marathon and 15:51 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:05:18
#31 all-time
Marathon
2:21:47
#191 all-time
2024 season best
1:07:26
Apr 7, 2024 · Berlin (GER)
2024 season best
Last competition
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Sep 29, 2024 · 2:23:40
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Record
Area record · Half Marathon 1:05:18
Area record
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Half Marathon 1:05:18 (#31 all-time), Marathon 2:21:47 (#191 all-time), 2024 season best 1:07:26 (Apr 7, 2024, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Sep 29, 2024, 2:23:40 · Area record (Half Marathon) · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Semi
1:07:26-Apr 7, 2024
↑
Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin
2024
Marathon
2:21:47-Jan 7, 2024
↑
Dubai Marathon
2023
Semi
1:06:25-Oct 22, 2023
↑
Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2023
Marathon
2:27:51-May 28, 2023
↑
Tartan Homes Ottawa International Marathon, Ottawa
2021
Semi
1:07:33-Apr 4, 2021
↑
N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon
2021
Marathon
2:29:16-Aug 7, 2021
↑
The XXXII Olympic Games
2020
Semi
1:05:18-Oct 17, 2020
↑
World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia
2019
10Kilometr
31:50-Jun 9, 2019
↑
Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
2019
Semi
1:09:29-Jun 15, 2019
↑
Scania Zwolse Halve Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:23:57-Sep 29, 2019
↑
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin
2018
10Kilometr
32:39-Apr 29, 2018
↑
Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
2018
Semi
1:08:41-Mar 25, 2018
↑
Venlo Half Marathon, Venlo
2017
3000m
9:38.17-Jun 3, 2017-Baunatal (GER)
2017
5Kilometre
15:51-Dec 31, 2017-Trier (GER)
2017
10Kilometr
33:06-Jun 17, 2017
↑
Langueux (FRA)
2017
Semi
1:11:00-Apr 2, 2017
↑
Berlin (GER)
2016
5000m
16:06.43-May 25, 2016
↑
Koblenz (GER)
2016
10Kilometr
33:09-Oct 9, 2016
↑
Berlin (GER)
2015
5000m
16:13.52-Aug 12, 2015
↑
Kassel (GER)
2015
10Kilometr
34:15-Sep 6, 2015
↑
Bad Liebenzell (GER)
2015
Semi
1:15:18-Sep 20, 2015
↑
Ottendorf (GER)
2014
Semi
1:15:06-May 31, 2014
↑
Mannheim (GER)
2013
10Kilometr
35:15-Dec 29, 2013
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2012
Semi
1:10:27-Apr 8, 2012
↑
Ivry-sur-Seine (FRA)
2011
Semi
1:10:43-Apr 3, 2011
↑
Rabat (MAR)

2024

6 performances

2023

3 performances

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:16-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:29:16-Aug 7The XXXII Olympic Games
Semi
1:07:33-Apr 4N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:18-Oct 17World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia
Semi
1:09:04-Sep 13Frankfurt Half Marathon Invitational, Frankfurt
Semi
1:08:56-Feb 21Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:57-Sep 29BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin
Semi
1:11:29-Jun 30Hella Hamburg Halbmarathon
Semi
1:09:29-Jun 15Scania Zwolse Halve Marathon
10Kilometr
31:50-Jun 9Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:39-Apr 29Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
Semi
1:09:04-Apr 8Berlin Half Marathon
Semi
1:08:41-Mar 25Venlo Half Marathon, Venlo

2017

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:51-Dec 31Trier Silvesterlauf, Trier
Semi
1:12:04-Oct 15Kraków Half Marathon, Kraków
Semi
1:11:38-Oct 1Kassel Half Marathon, Kassel
Semi
1:11:19-Sep 24Remich Route du Vin Semi Marathon, Remich
10Kilometr
33:06-Jun 17Langueux La Corrida de Langueux, Langueux
10Kilometr
33:27-Jun 10Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
3000m
9:38.17-Jun 3Baunatal
Semi
1:11:00-Apr 2Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:12:30-Mar 12The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:09-Oct 9Berlin ASICS Grand 10, Berlin
10Kilometr
33:19-Sep 11Hamburg Alsterlauf, Hamburg
5000m
16:06.43-May 25Koblenz Mini-Internationales, Koblenz

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:18-Sep 20Ottendorf Half Marathon, Ottendorf
10Kilometr
34:15-Sep 6German 10km Championships, Bad Liebenzell
5000m
16:13.52-Aug 12Kassel PSV Meeting, Kassel
10Kilometr
35:36-Jun 12Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
10Kilometr
36:03-Apr 26Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
10Kilometr
34:17-Apr 4Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn
Semi
1:16:03-Mar 29Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:39-Sep 28Remich Route du Vin Semi-Marathon, Remich
Semi
1:15:06-May 31Mannheim Half Marathon, Mannheim

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:15-Dec 29Frankfurt Silvesterlauf, Frankfurt

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:51-Sep 30New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:10:27-Apr 8Ivry-sur-Seine Humarathon, Ivry-sur-Seine

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:41-Sep 25Torino Half Marathon, Torino
Semi
1:10:43-Apr 3Rabat Semi-Marathon International de Rabat, Rabat

Honours

4

European Athletics Championships

Half Marathon

2024
4

European Athletics Championships

Half Marathon

2024
6

The XXXII Olympic Games

Marathon

2021
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World Athletics Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2020
6

BMW BERLIN-MARATHON

Marathon

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melat Yisak Kejeta's Half Marathon personal best?

Melat Yisak Kejeta's Half Marathon personal best is 1:05:18, set on Oct 17, 2020 in Gdynia (POL), #31 on the all-time list.

Which events does Melat Yisak Kejeta compete in?

Melat Yisak Kejeta competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Melat Yisak Kejeta perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 1:07:26, set on Apr 7, 2024 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin on Sep 29, 2024, 2:23:40.