Melknat Wudu
ETHWomenMelknat Wudu is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on January 3, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:11.29 in the 1500m, 8:32.02 in the 3000m, 14:36.65 in the 5000m, 1:07:27 in the Semi and 14:40 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
As of Sep 20, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 9:07.12, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:32.02, 2026 season best 8:38.21 (Jun 14, 2026, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna (SWE)) · Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race, Jul 12, 2026, 47:46 · 21 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15Kilometr | 47:46 | - | Jul 12 | Boilermaker Road Race |
10Kilometr | 31:03 | - | Jul 4 | Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race |
5000m | 15:02.13 | - | Jun 19 | Doha Meeting |
3000m | 8:38.21 | - | Jun 14 | Folksam Grand Prix Sollentuna |
Semi | 1:07:27 | - | Feb 14 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
2025
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:11 | - | Nov 23 | Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km |
Semi | 1:08:53 | - | Nov 9 | B.A.A. Half Marathon, Boston, MA |
RoadRace | 36:03 | - | Aug 17 | ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA - Non-standard distance: 11,265m - 7 Miles |
10Kilometr | 32:12 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race |
3000m-short-track | 8:42.48 | - | Feb 2 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
CrossCount | 26:31 | - | Jan 5 | LXXXI Elgoibar Cross Country Juan Muguerza Memorial, Mintxeta circuit, Elgoibar - XC 7.621km |
2024
16 performances2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15Kilometr | 49:22 | - | Dec 3 | Pfixx Solar Montferland Run |
3000m | 8:36.81 | - | Sep 2 | Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 14:39.36 | - | Jul 23 | London Athletics Meet |
5000m | 14:47.48 | - | Jul 2 | BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
5Kilometre | 15:04 | - | Apr 29 | adizero Road to Records |
1500m | 4:11.29 | - | Feb 23 | Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
CrossCount | 21:57 | - | Feb 18 | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
2022
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 21:07 | - | Oct 22 | Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 6.0km |
5000m | 15:30.06 | - | Aug 4 | World Athletics U20 Championships |
5000m | 15:08.65 | - | Jun 12 | African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre |
5000m | 15:08.65 | - | Jun 9 | African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre |
3000m | 8:45.76 | - | May 14 | Ooredoo Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (i) - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 8:45.76 | - | May 13 | Ooredoo Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (i) - Diamond Discipline |
5Kilometre | 15:11 | - | Apr 30 | adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach |
5000m | 15:46.7HT | - | Apr 2 | Ethiopian Championships |
10Kilometr | 31:45 | - | Jan 23 | Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa |
2021
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:54 | - | Sep 12 | Adizero Road to Records |
5000m | 16:13.16 | - | Aug 22 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
5000m | 16:13.16 | - | Aug 19 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
3000m | 9:00.12 | - | Aug 19 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
5000m | 15:20.41 | - | Jun 8 | Ethiopian Trials, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
5000m | 15:28.4HT | - | Apr 11 | Ethiopian Championships, Addis Abeba |
10Kilometr | 32:55 | - | Jan 10 | Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa |
Honours
African Games
5000 Metres
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country U20 Race
African Athletics Championships
5000 Metres
African Athletics Championships
5000 Metres
World Athletics U20 Championships
5000 Metres
World Athletics U20 Championships
3000 Metres
World Athletics U20 Championships
5000 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Melknat Wudu's 2 Miles Short Track personal best?
Melknat Wudu's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 9:07.12, set on Feb 11, 2024 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i).
Which events does Melknat Wudu compete in?
Melknat Wudu competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Melknat Wudu perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 8:38.21, set on Jun 14, 2026 in Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna (SWE). Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race on Jul 12, 2026, 47:46.