Ayele Mezgebu

Ayele Mezgebu

Born
Jan 6, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Ayele Mezgebu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on January 6, 1973. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.64 in the 3000m, 13:21.21 in the 5000m, 28:22.06 in the 10000m, 1:06:23 in the Semi and 2:25:01 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · 5000 m13:21.21
2007 season best30:19Sep 23, 2007 · Swansea
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:28.22

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:21.21 (#989 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.22 (#849 all-time), 2007 season best 30:19 (Sep 23, 2007, Swansea (GBR)) · 53 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mCottbus 1998Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list7:51.641,106 pts–
5000mRoma 1994Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list13:21.211,134 pts#989
10000mHengelo 1997Ethiopia 10 000 m all-time list28:22.061,099 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 2007Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:06:23944 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200710Kilometr 30:19–Sep 23, 2007Swansea (GBR)
200710MilesRoa 50:53–Oct 14, 2007Twickenham (GBR)
2007Semi 1:06:23–Sep 30, 2007Stroud (GBR)
2003Semi 1:08:22–Sep 22, 2003South Shields (GBR)
2002Marathon 2:25:01–Apr 27, 2002Nashville, TN (USA)
2001Marathon 2:27:57–Apr 22, 2001London Marathon
19993000mSt 8:36.45–Jun 26, 1999Dortmund (GER)
1999CrossCount 41:24–Mar 28, 199927th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ayele Mezgebu's 5000 m personal best is 13:21.21, set on Jun 8, 1994 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #989 on the all-time list.

Ayele Mezgebu competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2007 season best: 30:19, set on Sep 23, 2007 in Swansea (GBR).