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Yitayish Mekonene

Yitayish Mekonene

ETHETHWomen
Birth dateMar 14, 2000
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Yitayish Mekonene is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on March 14, 2000. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 9:14.5h in the 3000m, 15:34.37 in the 5000m, 1:08:18 in the Semi and 33:16 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:08:18
#326 all-time
5000 m
15:34.37
2022 season best
34:20
May 15, 2022 · Bengaluru (IND)
2022 season best
Last competition
TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru
May 15, 2022 · 34:20
TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru
Age
26 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:18 (#326 all-time), 5000 m 15:34.37, 2022 season best 34:20 (May 15, 2022, Bengaluru (IND)) · Last competition: TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru, May 15, 2022, 34:20 · 26 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
10Kilometr
34:20-May 15, 2022
↓
TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru
2021
10Kilometr
33:16-Oct 3, 2021
↓
10K Valencia Ibercaja
2021
Semi
1:08:18-Nov 21, 2021-EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2019
5000m
16:02.3h-May 11, 2019
↓
Ethiopian Championships
2017
3000m
9:14.5h-Jan 13, 2017-Bahir Dar (ETH)
2016
5000m
15:34.37-Jul 23, 2016
↓
IAAF World U20 Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:20-May 15TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:18-Nov 21EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
10Kilometr
33:16-Oct 310K Valencia Ibercaja
Semi
1:08:53-Sep 19Copenhagen Half Marathon

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:02.3HT-May 11Ethiopian Championships

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:28.46-Jul 15IAAF World U18 Championships
3000m
9:28.46-Jul 12IAAF World U18 Championships
3000m
9:22.40-Jun 17Assela
3000m
9:14.5HT-Jan 13Bahir Dar

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:34.37-Jul 23IAAF World U20 Championships
5000m
15:34.37-Jul 21IAAF World U20 Championships

Honours

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IAAF World U18 Championships

3000 Metres

2017
5

IAAF World U20 Championships

5000 Metres

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yitayish Mekonene's Half Marathon personal best?

Yitayish Mekonene's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:18, set on Nov 21, 2021 in Lisboa (POR), #326 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yitayish Mekonene compete in?

Yitayish Mekonene competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Yitayish Mekonene perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 34:20, set on May 15, 2022 in Bengaluru (IND). Last competition: TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru on May 15, 2022, 34:20.