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Merhawi Mebrahtu

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Merhawi Mebrahtu
Personal information
Born (2003-09-21) 21 September 2003 (age 21)
Sport
Country Eritrea
SportTrack and field
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m
Medal record
Representing  Eritrea
Men's athletics
World U20 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Cali 5000 m

Merhawi Mebrahtu (born 21 September 2003) is an Eritrean long-distance runner. He won a silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships.[1] He placed 17th in the 5000 metres at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and 19th in the 10,000 metres at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.[2][3] At the Paris Olympics in August 2024 10,000 meter run he finished in 15th place in the final with a time of 27:24.25.[4]

Personal bests

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Source: [5]

Outdoor

Road

  • 5K – 13:29 (Boston 2023)
  • 10K – 28:18 (Valencia 2024)
  • Half marathon – 59:06 (Valencia 2023)

References

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  1. ^ Andrews, Glen (1 August 2022). "Betty Chelangat wins 3000m, Addisu Yihune takes 5000m – World U20 Championships Day 1". world-track.org. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Final results" (PDF).
  3. ^ Heats Summary
  4. ^ "Men's 10,000m - Final results" (PDF). Olympics. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  5. ^ Merhawi Mebrahtu at World Athletics