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Mebrahtom Keflezighi
USAMenBirth dateMay 5, 1975
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Mebrahtom Keflezighi is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 1975. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:42.29 in the 1500m, 4:02.79 in the Mile, 7:48.81 in the 3000m, 13:11.77 in the 5000m and 27:13.98 in the 10000m. He has earned 10 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
51 years old
As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 000 m 27:13.98 (#174 all-time), 5000 m 13:11.77 (#450 all-time), 2018 season best 31:06 (Jun 9, 2018, Green Bay, WI (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 51 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:42.29
4:02.79
7:48.81
2:08:37
13:34
8:08.92
42:49
27:58
13:52.72
58:57
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | - | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 31:06 | - | Jun 9, 2018 | ↓ | Green Bay, WI (USA) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 31:01 | - | Jun 25, 2017 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:04:55 | - | Mar 19, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:15:29 | - | Nov 5, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:12:20 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | Jun 20, 2015 | ↓ | Shelter Island, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:02:17 | - | Mar 15, 2015 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:12:42 | - | Apr 20, 2015 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 29:58 | - | Jun 14, 2014 | ↓ | Green Bay, WI (USA) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:01:23 | - | Jan 19, 2014 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:08:37 | - | Apr 21, 2014 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 28:38 | - | Aug 3, 2013 | ↓ | Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:01:22 | - | Jun 22, 2013 | ↓ | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:23:47 | - | Nov 3, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 29:08 | - | May 12, 2012 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:01:41 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:09:08 | - | Jan 14, 2012 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:26 | - | Apr 17, 2011 | ↓ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:02:17 | - | Oct 2, 2011 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:09:13 | - | Nov 6, 2011 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:01:45 | - | Oct 3, 2010 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:09:26 | - | Apr 19, 2010 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 28:35.49 | - | Jun 25, 2009 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:01:00 | - | Oct 4, 2009 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:09:15 | - | Nov 1, 2009 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:33.29 | - | Aug 30, 2008 | ↑ | Merksem (BEL) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 28:28.44 | - | Sep 5, 2008 | ↓ | Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 27:41.26 | - | Sep 14, 2007 | ↓ | Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 27:58 | - | Aug 4, 2007 | ↓ | Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA) |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 43:40 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:02:22 | - | Jan 14, 2007 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:15:09 | - | Nov 3, 2007 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:18.74 | - | Jun 23, 2006 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Jun 11, 2006 | ↓ | Middletown, NY (USA) |
| 2006 | 15Kilometr | 43:43 | - | Mar 11, 2006 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:01:28 | - | Aug 27, 2006 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:09:56 | - | Apr 17, 2006 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:20.71 | - | Jul 29, 2005 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 28:10.57 | - | Jun 23, 2005 | ↓ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 28:52 | - | May 22, 2005 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:09:56 | - | Nov 6, 2005 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 27:24.10 | - | Apr 30, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | May 31, 2004 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2004 | 15Kilometr | 43:19 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:09:53 | - | Nov 7, 2004 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:48.81 | - | Aug 10, 2003 | ↑ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:20.50 | - | Aug 5, 2003 | ↑ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 2003 | 10000m | 27:57.59 | - | Jun 19, 2003 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 37:16 | - | Mar 30, 2003 | ↓ | 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne |
| 2003 | 15Kilometr | 43:31 | - | Mar 8, 2003 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2003 | 20Kilometr | 58:57 | - | Sep 1, 2003 | - | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:10:03 | - | Oct 12, 2003 | ↓ | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 13:21.87 | - | Jul 12, 2002 | ↑ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 2002 | 5Kilometre | 13:34= | - | Apr 7, 2002 | → | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | 10000m | 27:20.15 | - | May 3, 2002 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 36:09 | - | Mar 24, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 42:49 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:12:35 | - | Nov 3, 2002 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:23.16 | - | May 27, 2001 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2001 | 5Kilometre | 13:34 | - | Apr 1, 2001 | → | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 10000m | 27:13.98 | - | May 4, 2001 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 29:53 | - | Jan 28, 2001 | ↓ | Redondo Beach, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 40:46 | - | Mar 25, 2001 | ↓ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2001 | 15Kilometr | 43:14 | - | Mar 10, 2001 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2000 | 3000m-short-track | 8:09.14 | - | Jan 22, 2000 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 8:09.14 | - | Jan 22, 2000 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:11.77 | - | Aug 5, 2000 | ↑ | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 2000 | 10000m | 27:53.63 | - | Sep 25, 2000 | ↓ | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 36:45 | - | Mar 19, 2000 | ↓ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 1999 | Mile | 4:02.79 | - | Aug 10, 1999 | ↑ | Växjö (SWE) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:08.92 | - | Jan 23, 1999 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 3000m-short-track | 8:08.92 | - | Jan 23, 1999 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 13:40.86 | - | Aug 7, 1999 | ↑ | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1999 | 10000m | 28:29.27 | - | Jun 24, 1999 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1999 | 15Kilometr | 44:03 | - | Mar 6, 1999 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:42.29 | - | May 2, 1998 | ↑ | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1998 | Mile | 4:02.86 | - | May 16, 1998 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1998 | 3000m | 8:09.50 | - | Feb 7, 1998 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 3000m-short-track | 8:09.50 | - | Feb 7, 1998 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:26.85 | - | Aug 1, 1998 | ↑ | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1998 | 5000m-short-track | 13:59.75 | - | Feb 14, 1998 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 10000m | 28:16.79 | - | Mar 28, 1998 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:47.41 | - | Mar 15, 1997 | ↑ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | 5000m | 13:33.97 | - | Apr 19, 1997 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | 5000m-short-track | 13:52.72 | - | Mar 8, 1997 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | 10000m | 28:26.55 | - | Mar 22, 1997 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | 5000m | 13:37.00 | - | Apr 21, 1996 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 31:06 | - | Jun 9 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
2017
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:29 | - | Nov 5 | New York Marathon, New York, NY |
10Kilometr | 31:01 | - | Jun 25 | Boston B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA |
10Kilometr | 31:09 | - | Jun 10 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
Marathon | 2:17:00 | - | Apr 17 | Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
Semi | 1:04:55 | - | Mar 19 | New York Half Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:03:30 | - | Feb 26 | Tampa Half Marathon, Tampa, FL |
2016
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:16:46 | - | Aug 21 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
Marathon | 2:16:46 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
Marathon | 2:12:20 | - | Feb 13 | U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials, Los Angeles, CA |
2015
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:06 | - | Dec 13 | Dallas Duo to Rio, Dallas, TX |
Marathon | 2:13:32 | - | Nov 1 | New York Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:03:02 | - | Sep 27 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José |
10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | Jun 20 | Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY |
10Kilometr | 30:06 | - | Jun 13 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
Semi | 1:02:26 | - | May 31 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
Marathon | 2:12:42 | - | Apr 20 | Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
Semi | 1:02:17 | - | Mar 15 | New York Half Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:02:18 | - | Jan 18 | USA Half Marathon Championships, Houston, TX |
2014
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:13:18 | - | Nov 2 | New York Marathon, New York, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | Aug 2 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME |
10Kilometr | 30:24 | - | Jun 21 | Shelter Island 10K, Shelter Island, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:58 | - | Jun 14 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
Marathon | 2:08:37 | - | Apr 21 | Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
Semi | 1:02:53 | - | Mar 16 | New York Half Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:01:23 | - | Jan 19 | USA Half Marathon Championships, Houston, TX |
2013
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:23:47 | - | Nov 3 | New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
10Kilometr | 28:38 | - | Aug 3 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME |
10Kilometr | 28:53 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA - USA 10km Ch. |
Semi | 1:01:22 | - | Jun 22 | US Half Marathon Championships, Duluth, MN |
Semi | 1:02:11 | - | Jun 2 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
10Kilometr | 28:57 | - | May 11 | New York Healthy Kidney 10K, New York, NY |
2012
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:06 | - | Aug 12 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
Marathon | 2:11:06 | - | Aug 6 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
Semi | 1:03:11 | - | Jun 3 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
10Kilometr | 29:08 | - | May 12 | New York Healthy Kidney 10K, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:01:41 | - | Mar 18 | New York City Half Marathon, New York, NY |
Marathon | 2:09:08 | - | Jan 14 | Houston U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, Houston, TX |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:09:13 | - | Nov 6 | New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:02:17 | - | Oct 2 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José |
Semi | 1:02:40 | - | Jun 5 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
10Kilometr | 29:26 | - | Apr 17 | Madrid 10 km, Madrid |
Semi | 1:02:52 | - | Mar 20 | New York City Half Marathon, New York, NY |
2010
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:38 | - | Nov 7 | New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:01:45 | - | Oct 3 | San José Rock ’n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon, San José |
Marathon | 2:09:26 | - | Apr 19 | Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
2009
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:09:15 | - | Nov 1 | New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:01:00 | - | Oct 4 | San José Rock ’n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon, San José |
10000m | 28:35.49 | - | Jun 25 | USA Championships, Eugene, OR |
Marathon | 2:09:21 | - | Apr 26 | London Marathon, London |
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Honours
8
2015Boston Marathon
Marathon
7
2015New York Marathon
Marathon
4
2014New York Marathon
Marathon
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2014USA Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2014Boston Marathon
Marathon
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2013US Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
4
2012The XXX Olympic Games
Marathon
6
2011New York City Marathon
Marathon
5
2010Boston Marathon
Marathon
5
2010New York City Marathon
Marathon
8
2009London Marathon
Marathon
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2009USA Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2009New York City Marathon
Marathon
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2006Boston Marathon
Marathon
🥉
2005New York City Marathon
Marathon
🥇
2004USA Championships
10,000 Metres
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2004New York City Marathon
Marathon
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2004The XXVIII Olympic Games
Marathon
F
200331st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Long Race
7
2003Chicago Marathon
Marathon
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2002USA Championships
10,000 Metres
4
2002Madrid IAAF World Cup
5000 Metres
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2000USA Championships
10,000 Metres
5
1999Winnipeg Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
5
1999Winnipeg Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
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1997Bloomington NCAA Championships
5000 Metres
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1997Bloomington NCAA Championships
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Mebrahtom Keflezighi's 10 000 m personal best?
Mebrahtom Keflezighi's 10 000 m personal best is 27:13.98, set on May 4, 2001 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #174 on the all-time list.
Which events does Mebrahtom Keflezighi compete in?
Mebrahtom Keflezighi competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.
How did Mebrahtom Keflezighi perform in 2018?
2018 season best: 31:06, set on Jun 9, 2018 in Green Bay, WI (USA).
How many medals has Mebrahtom Keflezighi won?
Mebrahtom Keflezighi has won 1 Olympic Games medal.