Nibret Melak
Ethiopia. Born Oct. 9, 1999.
Marathon best2:04:00Dubai, Feb. 1, 2026
Fastest marathon in 20262:04:00Dubai, 1st
Half marathon best59:06EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
Profile
Nibret Melak has a marathon best of 2:04:00, set in Dubai in February 2026. His fastest marathon of 2026 came in Dubai in February, where he won in 2:04:00.
2026 season
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Dubai MarathonDubai, UAE | Marathon | 1st | 2:04:00 |
Career results
20252 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2025 | Corrida International de LangueuxLangueux, FRA | 10K | 3rd | 27:50 |
| Feb. 1, 2025 | Ras Al Khaimah Half MarathonRas Al Khaimah, UAE | Half marathon | 6th | 59:45 |
20246 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 15, 2024 | Bangsaen21 Half MarathonChon Buri, THA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:02:32 |
| June 26, 2024 | African Athletics ChampionshipsDouala, CMR | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:42.95 |
| June 22, 2024 | African Athletics ChampionshipsDouala, CMR | 10,000m | 1st | 28:52.27 |
| April 27, 2024 | Yangtze Delta Athletics Diamond GalaSuzhou, CHN | 5,000m | 11th | 13:20.11 |
| April 20, 2024 | Wanda Diamond League XiamenXiamen, CHN | 5,000m | 16th | 13:23.06 |
| March 19, 2024 | African GamesAccra, GHA | 10,000m | 1st | 29:45.37 |
20235 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2023 | World Athletics Road Running ChampionshipsRiga, LAT | Half marathon | 7th | 1:00:11 |
| Aug. 27, 2023 | Antrim Coast Half MarathonLarne, GBR | Half marathon | 3rd | 59:49 |
| July 4, 2023 | Peachtree Road RaceAtlanta, GA, USA | 10K | 3rd | 27:43Not record-eligible |
| May 21, 2023 | World 10K BengaluruBengaluru, IND | 10K | 5th | 28:13 |
| March 12, 2023 | EDP Meia Maratona de LisboaLisbon, POR | Half marathon | 1st | 59:06 |
202212 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 20, 2022 | ZevenheuvelenloopNijmegen, NED | 15K | 2nd | 42:43 |
| Sept. 11, 2022 | Memorial Borisa HanžekovićaZagreb, CRO | 3,000m | 6th | 7:39.77 |
| Sept. 3, 2022 | Birell Prague Grand PrixPrague, CZE | 10K | 9th | 28:03 |
| Aug. 30, 2022 | 58. Palio Città della QuerciaRovereto, ITA | 5,000m | 3rd | 13:16.23 |
| June 18, 2022 | Meeting de ParisParis, FRA | 5,000m | DNF | |
| May 27, 2022 | Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 5,000m | 4th | 13:12.88 |
| May 7, 2022 | Kip Keino ClassicNairobi, KEN | 5,000m | 6th | 13:22.85 |
| April 2, 2022 | Ethiopian ChampionshipsHawassa, ETH | 5,000m | 9th | 13:49.6h |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-CalaisLiévin, FRA | 3,000m indoor | 13th | 7:53.22 |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | PSD Bank Indoor MeetingDortmund, GER | 3,000m indoor | 7:50.39 | |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | PSD Bank Indoor MeetingDortmund, GER | 2 miles indoor | 2nd | 8:27.18 |
| Jan. 30, 2022 | 90th Cinque MuliniSan Vittore Olona, ITA | Cross country | 1st | 28:33 |
20217 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 19, 2021 | Cross Internacional de Venta de BañosVenta de Baños, ESP | Cross country | 2nd | 32:37 |
| Nov. 21, 2021 | XXXIX Cross of ItalicaSeville, ESP | Cross country | 3rd | 28:42 |
| Aug. 21, 2021 | Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 3,000m | 7:42.29 | |
| Aug. 21, 2021 | Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 2 miles | 9th | 8:16.75 |
| Aug. 3, 2021 | Olympic Games, TokyoTokyo, JPN | 5,000m | 14th | 13:45.81 |
| June 8, 2021 | Ethiopian TrialsHengelo, NED | 5,000m | 2nd | 12:54.22 |
| Jan. 16, 2021 | Olympic candidate trial competitionAddis Ababa, ETH | 5,000m | 1st | 13:42.7h |
20201 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 21, 2020 | Ras Al Khaimah Half MarathonRas Al Khaimah, UAE | Half marathon | DNF |
20195 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 29, 2019 | Corrida Pédestre Internationale de HouillesHouilles, FRA | 10K | 5th | 27:57 |
| Oct. 13, 2019 | The Bridgestone Great 10k BerlinBerlin, GER | 10K | 3rd | 28:32 |
| June 9, 2019 | FBK GamesHengelo, NED | 5,000m | 7th | 13:19.48 |
| May 18, 2019 | IAAF Diamond LeagueShanghai, CHN | 5,000m | 14th | 13:15.35 |
| March 17, 2019 | 10 km Villa de LaredoLaredo, ESP | 10K | 2nd | 27:26 |
20182 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2018 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of AthleticsHeusden-Zolder, BEL | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:07.27 |
| May 12, 2018 | Shanghai IAAF Diamond LeagueShanghai, CHN | 5,000m | 5th | 13:10.99 |
Results from official race results.
