Merhawi Mebrahtu Explained

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

Source:

Outdoor

• 3000 metres – 7:55.50 (Nairobi 2021)
• 5000 metres – 13:04.49 (Huelva 2022) NU20R
• 10,000 metres – 26:55.51 (Nerja 2024)

Road

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Betty Chelangat wins 3000m, Addisu Yihune takes 5000m – World U20 Championships Day 1 . world-track.org . 1 August 2022 . 12 February 2023 . Andrews, Glen.
2. Web site: Final results.
3. https://media.aws.iaaf.org/competitiondocuments/pdf/7137279/AT-5000-M-h----.RS4.pdf Heats Summary
4. Web site: Men's 10,000m - Final results . Olympics . 7 August 2024 . 2 August 2024.