Merima Denboba

Merima Denboba 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
3000 metres – 8:44.21 min
5000 metres – 15:06.08 min
10,000 metres – 31:32.63 min
Half marathon – 1:11:37 hrs
Marathon – 2:32:54 hrs