Meseret Taye

Meseret Taye

EthiopiaEthiopia
Born
Apr 22, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5000 m

Meseret Taye is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 22, 1990. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 15:37.69 in the 5000m, 33:22.36 in the 10000m, 1:11:53 in the Semi, 16:35 in the 5Kilometre and 57:21 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:53
2016 season best1:15:34Jul 30, 2016 · Port Elizabeth
2016 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:37.69
Last competitionSouth African Half Marathon ChampionshipsJul 30, 2016 · 1:15:34
South African Half Marathon Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:11:53, 5000 m 15:37.69, 2016 season best 1:15:34 (Jul 30, 2016, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Half Marathon Championships, Jul 30, 2016, 1:15:34 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mBarcelona 2016Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:37.69701 pts–
10000mDubai 2016Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list33:22.36690 pts–
SemiLinyi 2014Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:11:53757 pts–
5KilometreTrier 201316:35–
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 201357:21–
10KilometrVA 201534:39–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20165000m 15:37.69–Jun 30, 2016Barcelona (ESP)
201610000m 33:22.36–Apr 23, 2016Dubai (UAE)
2016Semi 1:15:34–Jul 30, 2016South African Half Marathon Championships
201510Kilometr 34:39–May 2, 2015Winchester, VA (USA)
201510MilesRoa 54:47–May 3, 2015Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2015Semi 1:18:55–Apr 26, 2015Des Moines, IA (USA)
2014Semi 1:11:53–Oct 26, 2014Linyi (CHN)
20135Kilometre 16:35–Dec 31, 2013Trier (GER)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Meseret Taye's Half Marathon personal best is 1:11:53, set on Oct 26, 2014 in Linyi (CHN).

Meseret Taye competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

2016 season best: 1:15:34, set on Jul 30, 2016 in Port Elizabeth (RSA). Last competition: South African Half Marathon Championships on Jul 30, 2016, 1:15:34.