Meresa Kahsay
- Born
- May 23, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 2000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Meresa Kahsay is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on May 23, 1996. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 7:59.53 in the 3000m, 14:11.18 in the 5000m, 8:26.08 in the 3000mSt, 5:19.99 in the 2000Metres and 28:44 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:19.99
2019 season best1:08:55Jul 5, 2019
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:26.08
Last competitionADNOC Abu Dhabi MarathonDec 14, 2024 · DNF
As of Nov 13, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:19.99, 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.08 (#684 all-time), 2019 season best 1:08:55 (Jul 5, 2019) · Last competition: ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, Dec 14, 2024, DNF · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresDonetsk 20135:19.99–
10KilometrLaredo 201528:44–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Semi | 1:08:55 | – | Jul 5, 2019 | – |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:11.18 | – | Jun 13, 2015 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 28:44 | – | Mar 21, 2015 | Laredo (ESP) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 7:59.53 | – | Jun 8, 2014 | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:26.08 | – | May 9, 2014 | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 28:47 | – | Mar 22, 2014 | Laredo (ESP) |
| 2013 | 2000Metres | 5:19.99 | – | Jul 12, 2013 | IAAF World Youth Championships |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:29.92 | – | Aug 22, 2013 | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |