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

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)