Merima Denboba
- Born
- Aug 21, 1974 (52 years old)
- Birthplace
- Oromia Region, Ethiopia
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 m
- Height
- 1.68 m
- Weight
- 48 kg
Merima Denboba is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on August 21, 1974 in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Standing 1.68 m and weighing 48 kg, She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 8:44.21 in the 3000m, 15:06.08 in the 5000m, 31:32.63 in the 10000m, 1:09:36 in the Semi and 2:29:57 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:32.63
2008 season best2:29:57Nov 23, 2008 · Milano
Personal best · 3000 m8:44.21
As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:32.63 (#380 all-time), 3000 m 8:44.21 (#380 all-time), 2008 season best 2:29:57 (Nov 23, 2008, Milano (ITA)) · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000mOstrava 20035:53.041,066 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:29:57 | – | Nov 23, 2008 | Milano (ITA) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 8:35.76 | – | Jun 15, 2007 | – |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:11:11 | – | Mar 18, 2007 | Ivry-sur-Seine (FRA) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:32:54 | – | Jan 14, 2007 | Hamburg (GER) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 33:14 | – | Jan 1, 2006 | Houilles (FRA) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:15:39 | – | Oct 15, 2006 | New Delhi (IND) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 16:29.1h | – | May 5, 2005 | Addis Abeba (ETH) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 33:20 | – | Jun 26, 2005 | Jakarta (INA) |