Assefa Mezgebu
- Born
- Jun 19, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 10 000 m
Assefa Mezgebu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on June 19, 1978. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:28.45 in the 3000m, 12:53.84 in the 5000m, 26:49.90 in the 10000m, 1:06:38 in the Semi and 2:14:52 in the Marathon. He has earned 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · 3000 m7:28.45
2008 season best2:14:52Apr 20, 2008 · Zürich
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Personal best · 10 000 m26:49.90
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m 7:28.45, 10 000 m 26:49.90 (#39 all-time), 2008 season best 2:14:52 (Apr 20, 2008, Zürich (SUI)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | – | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:14:52 | – | Apr 20, 2008 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 30:00 | – | Sep 9, 2007 | Sheffield (GBR) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:15:47 | – | Apr 22, 2007 | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:06:38 | – | Sep 3, 2006 | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:15:16 | – | Oct 8, 2006 | Milano Marathon |
| 2005 | 10000m | 27:32.02 | – | May 29, 2005 | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:25:24 | – | Dec 4, 2005 | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 28:42.88 | – | May 31, 2004 | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |