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Meseret Mengistu

Meseret Mengistu

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Birth dateMar 6, 1990
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Meseret Mengistu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on March 6, 1990. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 16:12.67 in the 5000m, 1:09:31 in the Semi, 2:23:26 in the Marathon, 49:51 in the 15Kilometr and 31:32 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:26
#317 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:31
#642 all-time
2018 season best
2:30:15
Jan 7, 2018 · Xiamen (CHN)
2018 season best
Last competition
Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen
Jan 7, 2018 · 2:30:15
Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Marathon 2:23:26 (#317 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:31 (#642 all-time), 2018 season best 2:30:15 (Jan 7, 2018, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen, Jan 7, 2018, 2:30:15 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
Marathon
2:30:15-Jan 7, 2018
↑
Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen
2017
Marathon
2:25:58-Jan 2, 2017
↑
Xiamen (CHN)
2016
Marathon
2:25:56-Sep 17, 2016
↑
Beijing (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:23:26-Apr 12, 2015
↑
Paris (FRA)
2014
Semi
1:12:18-Apr 20, 2014
↓
Yangzhou (CHN)
2014
Marathon
2:30:56-Sep 21, 2014
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2013
Semi
1:12:43-Mar 30, 2013
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2013
Marathon
2:29:22-Apr 14, 2013
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2011
10Kilometr
34:06-May 30, 2011
↓
Boulder, CO (USA)
2011
Marathon
2:33:40-Mar 20, 2011
↑
Roma (ITA)
2010
15Kilometr
49:51-May 1, 2010-Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2010
Semi
1:09:31-Oct 16, 2010
↓
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
2010
Marathon
2:30:45-Nov 28, 2010
↑
Firenze (ITA)
2009
5000m
16:12.67-May 3, 2009-Ethiopian Championships
2009
CrossCount
20:52-Mar 28, 2009-37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman
2009
10Kilometr
31:32-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2009
Semi
1:09:45-Oct 18, 2009
↓
Reims (FRA)
2008
Semi
1:12:03-Oct 12, 2008
↓
Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:15-Jan 7Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:58-Jan 2Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:56-Sep 17Beijing Marathon, Beijing

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:58-Oct 25Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:23:26-Apr 12Paris Marathon, Paris

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:02-Nov 2Soweto Marathon, Soweto
Marathon
2:30:56-Sep 21Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town
Semi
1:12:18-Apr 20Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:13-Dec 1Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:32:00-Sep 22Omsk Siberian Marathon, Omsk
Marathon
2:42:06-Sep 8Johannesburg Gauteng Marathon, Johannesburg
Marathon
2:38:17-Jun 16Bali Marathon, Bali
Marathon
2:29:22-Apr 14Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang
Semi
1:12:43-Mar 30Cape Town Half Marathon, Cape Town

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:06-May 30Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:33:40-Mar 20Roma Marathon, Roma

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:45-Nov 28Firenze Marathon, Firenze
Semi
1:09:31-Oct 16IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
15Kilometr
54:05-May 15Massamagrell 15 km, Massamagrell
15Kilometr
49:51-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Marathon
2:34:07-Apr 11Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:11:21-Feb 19Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:12-Dec 27Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
Semi
1:10:35-Oct 25Cassis Marseille-Cassis Half Marathon, Cassis
Semi
1:09:45-Oct 18Reims Half Marathon, Reims
Semi
1:13:46-Sep 6Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10Kilometr
31:32-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
32:26-May 31Bangalore Sunfeast World 10km, Bengaluru
5000m
16:12.67-May 3Ethiopian Championships
CrossCount
20:52-Mar 2837th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:03-Oct 12Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Honours

6

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2010
F

37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2009
F

Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Meseret Mengistu's Marathon personal best?

Meseret Mengistu's Marathon personal best is 2:23:26, set on Apr 12, 2015 in Paris (FRA), #317 on the all-time list.

Which events does Meseret Mengistu compete in?

Meseret Mengistu competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Meseret Mengistu perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 2:30:15, set on Jan 7, 2018 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen on Jan 7, 2018, 2:30:15.