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Melesse Birhan

Melesse Birhan

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Birth dateSep 12, 1999
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Melesse Birhan is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 12, 1999. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:44.66 in the 3000m, 13:29.74 in the 5000m, 1:05:29 in the Semi, 7:47.57 in the 3000m-short-track and 28:15 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:05:29
3000 Metres Short Track
7:47.57
2026 season best
1:00:45
Mar 8, 2026
Last competition
NN Marathon Rotterdam
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:10:17
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 1:05:29, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:47.57, 2026 season best 1:00:45 (Mar 8, 2026) · Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam, Apr 12, 2026, 2:10:17 · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:44.66
13:29.74
1:05:29

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:00:45-Mar 8, 2026
EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
2026
Marathon
2:10:17-Apr 12, 2026-NN Marathon Rotterdam
2025
10Kilometr
28:15-Mar 30, 2025
Les Foulées Valenciennoises
2025
Semi
1:05:29-Oct 12, 2025
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
2024
3000m
7:50.82-Jul 4, 2024
Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
2024
5000m
13:35.69-Jul 7, 2024
FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
2024
10Kilometr
28:34-Jun 15, 2024
Corrida Internationale de Langueux
2022
5000m
13:54.85-May 22, 2022
Castiglione International Meeting
2019
3000m
7:51.41-Jun 9, 2019
Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
2019
5000m
13:44.08-Jun 16, 2019
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline
2018
3000m
7:44.66-Jun 13, 2018
Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
2018
3000m-short-track
7:47.57-Jan 25, 2018-Czech Indoor Gala
2018
5000m
13:29.74-Jun 16, 2018
SV 03 Stadion, Tübingen (GER)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:17-Apr 12NN Marathon Rotterdam
Semi
1:00:45-Mar 8EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:29-Oct 12Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
10Kilometr
28:15-Mar 30Les Foulées Valenciennoises

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:35.69-Jul 7FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000m
7:50.82-Jul 4Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Sola Arena, Karlstad
10Kilometr
28:34-Jun 15Corrida Internationale de Langueux
5000m
13:53.00-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:54.85-May 22Castiglione International Meeting

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:29.74-Jun 16Tübingen SoundTrack Meeting, SV 03 Stadion, Tübingen
3000m
7:44.66-Jun 13Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000m
7:53.79-May 13Montgeron Meeting Elite, Montgeron
3000m-short-track
7:47.57-Jan 25Czech Indoor Gala
3000m
7:47.57-Jan 25-

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melesse Birhan's Half Marathon personal best?

Melesse Birhan's Half Marathon personal best is 1:05:29, set on Oct 12, 2025 in New Delhi (IND).

Which events does Melesse Birhan compete in?

Melesse Birhan competes in the Half Marathon and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Melesse Birhan perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:00:45, set on Mar 8, 2026. Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam on Apr 12, 2026, 2:10:17.