Aynadis Mebratu Tadesse (Amharic: አይናዲስ መብሪት; born 25 November 2004), also spelled Aynadis Mebrit, is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner.[4] She is the #11 all-time performer over 5000 metres indoors, and the African under-20 record-holder in the 3000 metres.
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| Native name | አይናዲስ መብሪት[1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Aynadis Mebratu Tadesse[2] | |||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Ethiopia | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 November 2004 (20 years, 30 days old)[3] | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 1500 metres Mile run | |||||||||||||||||
| Club | Ethio Electric[1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Teodros Hailu | |||||||||||||||||
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| Personal bests | 3000m: 8:30.99 NJR (2023) 5000m: 14:22.76 (2024) | |||||||||||||||||
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Career
editAynadis made her national debut at age 15, finishing 8th at the 2019 Ethiopian Athletics Championships in the 5000 metres.[1] She would not return until 2022, finishing four half marathons across Europe. Highlights included achieving a best time of 1:07:45 at the Adizero Road to Records race in Herzogenaurach, and finishing runner-up at the Porto Half Marathon.[5][6][7][8]
After finishing 4th at the Prague Half Marathon, Aynadis opened up her 2023 season on the track by winning two medals at the African U20 Championships. In the 3000 m, she won the bronze medal, and in the 5000 m four days later she improved to the silver medal.[9] She followed by competing in the Meeting International De La Province De Liège 5000 m, setting a "hellish pace" to win over Girmawit Gebrzihair in 14:45.70.[10] In her first Diamond League race at the 2023 Xiamen Diamond League, Aynadis ran 8:30.99 for 3000 m to place 4th, breaking the Ethiopian U20 record and African U20 record previously held by Meskerem Mamo.[11] She finished her season by finishing runner-up at the Lisbon Half Marathon.[12]
Aynadis ran her first indoor track and field race in 2024 at the Boston University Terrier Classic 5000 m. After being paced by Alicia Monson through 3000 m in 8:54.5, Aynadis finished 3rd in a new personal best of 14:44.94. The mark was the number 15 all-time performance in the short track 5000 metres, making her the #11 all-time performer.[13][14]
Personal life
editOriginally a part of the Ethio Electric athletics club, Aynadis was sponsored by Adidas at the Terrier Classic in 2024.[15] She trains in Addis Ababa with a group coached by Teodros Hailu, the husband of Meseret Defar.[16]
Statistics
editPersonal best progression
edit| # | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
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| 1 | 16:11.2 h A | 8th | Ethiopian Athletics Championships | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 11 May 2019 | [17] |
| 2 | 14:45.70 |  |
Meeting International De La Province De Liège | Liège, Belgium | 11 Jul 2023 | [18] |
| 3 | 14:44.94 sh |  |
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic | Boston, MA | 26 Jan 2024 | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "2019 Ethiopian Athletics Championships results" (PDF). Athletics Ethiopia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2021.
- ^ "RRM Online Guide". www.rrmonlineguide.com. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Aynadis Mebratu at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "Aynadis Mebrit". Athletics Podium. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "International Battle Set to Run on Bridge - Hobart Run The Bridge". www.hobartrunthebridge.com.au. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Results from ASIA 2022 – 25 – Home". Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13021446". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13010812". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13037047". Tilastopaja.
- ^ Yeye, Arlette (12 July 2023). "Aynadis Mebrit, Cynthia Bolingo, Nafi Thiam, Rougui Sow : Le résumé du Meeting de Liège 2023". Dicodusport (in French). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Australia, Athletics. "Marathon Stars to Meet Track Specialists at Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne". www.athletics.com.au. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13049029". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Senayet Getachew And The Biggest Winners From The 2024 BU Terrier Classic Women's 5Ks". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Ortega, John (3 February 2024). "Week in Review: Fast times at Boston U". Track & Field Informed with Johnny O. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "TFRRS | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic - Women 5000 M Run Invite". www.tfrrs.org. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Fast course but temperatures rise in Muscat". AW. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12929355". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13044991". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13053827". Tilastopaja.