Tefera Mekonen

Tefera Mekonen

Born
Jan 27, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon

Tefera Mekonen is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 27, 1992. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 8:34.23 in the 3000m, 1:07:22 in the Semi, 2:28:26 in the Marathon, 30:06 in the 10Kilometr and 51:23 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:06
2025 season best32:21Feb 23, 2025 · Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:22
Last competition20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, LausanneMay 4, 2025 · 32:17

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:06, Half Marathon 1:07:22, 2025 season best 32:21 (Feb 23, 2025, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne (SUI)) · Last competition: 20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne, May 4, 2025, 32:17 · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mRapperswil-Jona 2014Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list8:34.23865 pts–
SemiUster 2018Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:07:22909 pts–
MarathonZürich 2017Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:28:26822 pts–
10KilometrOberriet 201830:06–
10MilesRoaBern 201451:23–
20KilometrGenève 20191:05:27–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 32:21–Feb 23, 202510km de Payerne
201910Kilometr 31:17–Mar 23, 2019Swiss 10km Championships, Uster
201920Kilometr 1:05:27–Nov 3, 2019Les 20km de Genève by Genève Aéroport
2019Semi 1:05:45–May 26, 2019Stralugano Half Marathon, Lugano
20188Kilometre 24:59–Nov 17, 2018Bulle
201810Kilometr 30:06–Mar 25, 2018Oberriet Swiss 10 km Road Running Championships
2018Semi 1:07:22–Sep 22, 2018Uster Greifenseelauf, Uster
201710MilesRoa 52:21–May 13, 2017Bern (SUI)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tefera Mekonen's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 30:06, set on Mar 25, 2018 in Oberriet (SUI).

Tefera Mekonen competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 32:21, set on Feb 23, 2025 in Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne (SUI). Last competition: 20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne on May 4, 2025, 32:17.