Merima Denboba

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.

International competitions

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)