Mebrahtom Keflezighi, Eritrean professional marathon runner. Achievements include four-time National Collegiate Athletic Association champion including Outdoor 5,000 and 10,000 meters, indoor 5,000 meters and Men's X-Country Championships, 1997; United States record-holder, Men's 10,000 meters, three-time United States 15,000 meter champion (2001-2002, 2004); two-time United States 12,000 meter X-Country Champion (2001, 2002).
Background
Keflezighi, Mebrahtom was born on May 25, 1975 in Asmara, Eritrea. Permanent resident, United States.
Education
Graduated, University California, Los Angeles, 1998.
Career
Professional marathoner, since 1999. Olympic marathoner, since 2000.