Deresse Mekonnen

Deresse Mekonnen is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on October 20, 1987 in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Standing 1.75 m and weighing 60 kg, He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:32.18 in the 1500m, 3:48.95 in the Mile, 7:32.93 in the 3000m, 13:07.75 in the 5000m and 3:33.10 in the 1500Metres. He has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.