| Intro | Ethiopian middle distance runner |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
11 October 1988, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Age | 32 years |
| Star sign | Libra |
Mekonnen Gebremedhin Woldegiorg (Amharic: መኮንን ገብረመድኅን?; born 11 October 1988 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner, who specializes in the 1500 metres. He is known for consistently placing close to the top three in each Diamond League competition he makes an appearance in.
Gebremedhin finished sixth at the 2008 World Indoor Championships, fourth at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships and third at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships. His personal best time is 3:31.57, achieved in 2010 in Berlin. He is the bronze medallist from the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2003 | World Youth Championships | Sherbrooke, Canada | 31st (h) | 800 m | 1:56.04 |
| 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 21st (sf) | 800 m | 1:50.47 |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 17th (h) | 1500 m | 3:43.41 |
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 6th | 1500 m | 3:40.42 |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 26th (h) | 1500 m | 3:43.22 |
| 2010 | World Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 4th | 1500 m | 3:42.42 |
| African Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:36.65 | |
| Continental Cup | Split, Croatia | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:35.70 | |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 7th | 1500 m | 3:36.81 |
| 2012 | World Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:45.90 |
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 6th | 1500 m | 3:35.44 | |
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 7th | 1500 m | 3:37.21 |
| 2014 | World Indoor Championships | Sopot, Poland | 17th (h) | 1500 m | 3:47.22 |
| IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | 3rd | 4×1500 m | 14:41.22 | |
| African Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 4th | 1500 m | 3:42.65 | |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 18th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:44.31 |
| African Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 1st | 1500 m | 3:45.73 | |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 14th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:40.69 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:46.63 (Madrid 2012)
- 1500 metres – 3:31.45 (Hengelo 2012)
- One mile – 3:49.70 (Eugene 2011)
- 3000 metres – 7:41.42 (Milan 2011)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:59.06 (Kawasaki 2012)
Indoor
- 1500 metres – 3:34.89 (Birmingham 2012)
- 3000 metres – 7:41.59 (Ghent 2013)