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Mersimoi Kasahun

Mersimoi Kasahun

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Birth dateJul 27, 2004
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Mersimoi Kasahun is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on July 27, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:44.64 in the 800m, 3:42.42 in the 1500m, 3:48.75 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:49.89 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.64
1500 m
3:42.42
2026 season best
1:44.64
Apr 26, 2026 · National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)
2026 season best
Last competition
Espoo Motonet GP
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:46.73
Espoo Motonet GP
Age
22 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:44.64, 1500 m 3:42.42, 2026 season best 1:44.64 (Apr 26, 2026, National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT)) · Last competition: Espoo Motonet GP, Aug 19, 2026, 1:46.73 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.64
3:42.42
1500m-short-tracki
3:48.75
800m-short-tracki
1:49.89

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:44.64-Apr 26, 2026
↑
Botswana Golden Grand Prix
2026
1500m
3:42.42-May 24, 2026
↑
IFAM Outdoor
2025
800m
1:46.35-May 9, 2025
↑
UAE Athletics Grand Prix
2025
1500m
3:46.96-Jun 8, 2025
↑
Znamensky Brothers Memorial, Luzhniki, South Arena, Moskva
2025
1500m-short-tracki
3:48.75-Feb 8, 2025-Russian Winter, LFK CSKA, Moskva (i)
2024
800m
1:46.22-Jun 14, 2024
↑
Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
2024
1500m
3:45.04-Jun 14, 2024
↑
Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
2023
800m
1:46.47-May 27, 2023
↑
IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events
2023
800m-short-tracki
1:49.89-Feb 4, 2023-IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
2022
800m
1:46.95-Aug 5, 2022
↑
World Athletics U20 Championships
2021
800m
1:47.4h-Dec 23, 2021
↑
Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa (ETH)

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.73-Aug 19Espoo Motonet GP
800m
1:48.32-Jul 21TIPOS P-T-S Meeting
1500m
3:42.42-May 24IFAM Outdoor
800m
1:46.04-May 23IFAM Outdoor
1500m
3:42.42-May 23IFAM Outdoor
800m
1:47.31-May 14African Athletics Championships
800m
1:48.26-May 12African Athletics Championships
800m
1:44.64-Apr 26Botswana Golden Grand Prix
800m
1:47.52-Apr 18Addis Ababa Grand Prix
800m
1:53.61-Mar 25Ethiopian Championships
800m
1:53.61-Mar 24Ethiopian Championships

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.96-Jun 8Znamensky Brothers Memorial, Luzhniki, South Arena, Moskva
800m
1:46.35-May 9UAE Athletics Grand Prix
1500m-short-tracki
3:48.75-Feb 8Russian Winter, LFK CSKA, Moskva (i)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.22-Jun 14Ethiopian Trials by Nerja
1500m
3:45.04-Jun 14Ethiopian Trials by Nerja

2023

4 performances

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.27-Aug 6World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:46.95-Aug 5World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:46.95-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:49.27-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:48.54-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
800m
1:49.26-May 28IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem
800m
1:46.96-May 22Flanders Cup AVLO, Avlo Atletiekclub, Lokeren - Invitational Events
800m
1:47.5HT-Mar 29Ethiopian Championships
800m
1:50.47-Mar 25Meeting International, Stade Gouled, Djibouti
800m
1:47.3HT-Mar 9Ethiopian U20 Championships, Assela

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.4HT-Dec 23EAF Competition, Ethiopian Sport Academy, Addis Ababa

Honours

8

African Athletics Championships

800 Metres

2026
8

World Athletics U20 Championships

800 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mersimoi Kasahun's 800 m personal best?

Mersimoi Kasahun's 800 m personal best is 1:44.64, set on Apr 26, 2026 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT).

Which events does Mersimoi Kasahun compete in?

Mersimoi Kasahun competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Mersimoi Kasahun perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:44.64, set on Apr 26, 2026 in National Stadium, Gaborone (BOT). Last competition: Espoo Motonet GP on Aug 19, 2026, 1:46.73.