Yitayish Mekonene
- Born
- Mar 14, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:18
2022 season best34:20May 15, 2022 · Bengaluru
Personal best · 5000 m15:34.37
Last competitionTCS World 10K Bengaluru, BengaluruMay 15, 2022 · 34:20
As of Nov 15, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrValencia 202133:16–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |