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Mert Girmalegesse (Shimelis Girma) was born on 30 November, 1987 in Ethiopia, is an An ethiopian male long-distance runners. Discover Mert Girmalegesse's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?

Popular As Shimelis Girma
Occupation N/A
Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 30 November 1987
Birthday 30 November
Birthplace Ethiopia
Nationality Turkey

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Mert Girmalegesse Height, Weight & Measurements

At 36 years old, Mert Girmalegesse height is 1.61 m and Weight 54 kg.

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Height 1.61 m
Weight 54 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Mert Girmalegesse Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mert Girmalegesse worth at the age of 36 years old? Mert Girmalegesse’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Turkey. We have estimated Mert Girmalegesse's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1987

Mert Girmalegesse, formerly Shimelis Girma (Amharic), then Selim Bayrak (Turkish), (born November 30, 1987) is an Ethiopian born Turkish middle and long distance track and field athlete, running in the disciplines of 3000 m, 5000 m and also 10000 m.

Born and raised in Ethiopia, he transferred to Turkey for an amount of US$1 million.

2008

On May 15, 2008, he received Turkish citizenship and changed his name to Selim Bayrak.

Two years later, he took the name Mert and changed his surname to Gırmalegese, his family's name in Ethiopia.

For the reason of the repeated name change he stated that he wants to safeguard interests in his country of origin.

In 2008, he won the 5000 m at the 2008 European Cup First League group B competitions in Istanbul.

In the same year he was third at the European Cross Country Championships in his own age category of men under 23 years (U23).

He finished eleventh in the 10000 m at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with 27:29.33 and did not start in the 5000 m qualification heat 3.

2009

In 2009, he won the 10000 m at the 2009 European Athletics U23 Championships in Kaunas and also won bronze in the 10000 m at the 2009 Mediterranean Games in Pescara.

At the 2009 European Athletics Indoor Championships he competed in 3000 m and finished fifth in Torino.

He is a member of the Fenerbahçe S.K. athletics club.