| Intro | Ethiopian distance runner |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth |
20 January 1987 |
| Age | 33 years |
Mekdes Bekele Tadese (Amharic: መቅደስ በቀለ ታደሰ; born 20 January 1987) is an Ethiopian runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 3rd | 3000 m s’chase | 9:48.67 |
| 2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 2nd | 3000 m s’chase | 9:49.95 |
| World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 20th (h) | 3000 m s’chase | 9:50.12 | |
| 2008 | African Championships | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2nd | 3000 m s’chase | 9:59.52 |
| Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 26th (h) | 3000 m s’chase | 9:41.43 | |
| 2010 | African Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 6th | 3000 m s’chase | 9:50.77 |
| 2012 | African Championships | Porto Novo, Benin | 4th | 3000 m s’chase | 9:53.97 |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:32.05 min (2007)
- 5000 metres – 15:49.71 min (2006)