Ayele Mezgebu

Birth dateJan 6, 1973

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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.

Key facts

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)

2007 season best

Age

53 years old

As of Sep 14, 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

Personal bests

7:51.64

13:21.21

28:22.06

1:06:23

2:25:01

8:28.22

30:19=

50:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2007	10Kilometr	30:19	-	Sep 23, 2007	-	Swansea (GBR)
2007	10MilesRoa	50:53	-	Oct 14, 2007	-	Twickenham (GBR)
2007	Semi	1:06:23	-	Sep 30, 2007	↑	Stroud (GBR)
2003	Semi	1:08:22	-	Sep 22, 2003	↑	South Shields (GBR)
2002	Marathon	2:25:01	-	Apr 27, 2002	↑	Nashville, TN (USA)
2001	Marathon	2:27:57	-	Apr 22, 2001	↑	London Marathon
1999	3000mSt	8:36.45	-	Jun 26, 1999	↓	Dortmund (GER)
1999	CrossCount	41:24	-	Mar 28, 1999	↓	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1998	3000m	7:51.64	-	May 27, 1998	↑	Cottbus (GER)
1998	3000mSt	8:28.22	-	Jun 1, 1998	↓	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1998	CrossCount	32:16	-	Jan 11, 1998	↓	-
1997	5000m	13:31.71	-	May 24, 1997	↓	Kerkrade (NED)
1997	10000m	28:22.06	-	May 31, 1997	↑	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1997	CrossCount	36:33	-	Mar 23, 1997	↓	25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1996	CrossCount	35:23	-	Mar 23, 1996	↓	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1995	3000m	7:59.13	-	Jun 22, 1995	↑	Zagreb (CRO)
1995	5000m	13:21.21	-	Jun 8, 1995	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1995	CrossCount	35:11	-	Mar 25, 1995	↓	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1994	5000m	13:21.21	-	Jun 8, 1994	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1994	10000m	29:07.77	-	Jul 6, 1994	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1994	CrossCount	35:14	-	Mar 26, 1994	↓	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1993	CrossCount	34:44	-	Mar 28, 1993	↓	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992	3000mSt	8:32.43	-	Sep 20, 1992	↓	Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships
1991	CrossCount	25:07	-	Mar 24, 1991	↓	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2007

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:09:21	-	Oct 21	Stroud Half Marathon, Stroud
10MilesRoa	50:53	-	Oct 14	Cabbage Patch, Twickenham
Semi	1:06:23	-	Sep 30	South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
10Kilometr	30:19	-	Sep 23	Bay 10K, Swansea

2003

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:22	-	Sep 22	South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields

2002

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:25:01	-	Apr 27	Nashville Country Music Marathon, Nashville, TN

2001

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:27:57	-	Apr 22	London Marathon

1999

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:57.81	-	Jul 5	Zagreb Meeting '99, Zagreb
3000mSt	8:36.45	-	Jun 26	Dortmund Sparkassen DLV-Meeting, Dortmund
CrossCount	41:24	-	Mar 28	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:55.23	-	Aug 20	Dakar African Championships, Dakar
3000mSt	8:35.52	-	Jun 5	Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
3000mSt	8:28.22	-	Jun 1	Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000m	7:51.64	-	May 27	Cottbus 9. Int. Lausitzer Leichtathletik Meeting, Cottbus
CrossCount	35:29	-	Mar 22	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
CrossCount	32:16	-	Jan 11	38th Cross Internacional Zornotza, Amorebieta-Etxano

1997

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:38.96	-	Aug 8	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	13:38.96	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m	28:22.06	-	May 31	Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Mem., FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m	13:31.71	-	May 24	Kerkrade
CrossCount	36:33	-	Mar 23	25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
CrossCount	31:11	-	Jan 19	15th CROSS INTERNACIONAL DE ITALICA, Sevilla
CrossCount	34:27	-	Jan 12	37th CROSS INTERNACIONAL ZORNOTZA, Amorebieta-Etxano
CrossCount	23:56	-	Jan 4	19th COCA-COLA INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY, Belfast

1996

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	35:23	-	Mar 23	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1995

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:06.10	-	Jul 5	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
5000m	13:28.35	-	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000m	7:59.13	-	Jun 22	Zagreb Meeting '95, Zagreb
5000m	13:21.21	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
CrossCount	35:11	-	Mar 25	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	29:07.77	-	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
5000m	13:26.66	-	Jun 18	-
5000m	13:21.21	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
CrossCount	35:14	-	Mar 26	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1993

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	34:44	-	Mar 28	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1992

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:32.43	-	Sep 20	Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships
3000mSt	8:38.77	-	Sep 18	Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1991

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	25:07	-	Mar 24	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ayele Mezgebu's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Ayele Mezgebu compete in?

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

How did Ayele Mezgebu perform in 2007?

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

Ayele Mezgebu

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2007

2003

2002

2001

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

Honours

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