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Merima Denboba


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Merima Denboba (born 21 August 1974 in Arsi) is an Ethiopian former long-distance runner, who specialized in the 5000 metres and cross-country running.

Denboba won the 2003 Oeiras International Cross Country, beating two time champion Leah Malot in the process. She also won the Cross Internacional de Itálica that year, and returned for a second victory in 2004. Medina now coaches the track and field team of Seattle Preparatory School

Personal bests

  • 1500 metres - 4:14.60 min (1994)
  • 3000 metres - 8:44.21 min (1999)
  • 5000 metres - 15:06.08 min (2001)
  • 10,000 metres - 31:32.63 min (1999)
  • Half marathon - 1:11:37 hrs (2005)
  • Marathon - 2:32:54 hrs (2007)
  • References

    Merima Denboba Wikipedia