Meb Keflezighi Age, Wiki and Bio

Meb Keflezighi

Quick Info

ProfessionMarathon Runner
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth05/05/1975
Age49 years
BirthplaceAsmara, Eritrea

Bio/Wiki

Real NameMebrahtom 'Meb' Keflezighi
NicknameMarathon Meb

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 5”
Weight58 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBald

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSan Diego High School
CollegeUCLA
Graduation Year2008
Field of StudyMass Communication and Business

Personal Life

HometownMammoth Lakes, California
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityAfrican-American
Hobbies
  • Running
  • Reading
  • Biking
  • Eating
  • Socializing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children
Daughters
  • Sara
  • Fiyori
  • Yohana
SonN/A
Sexual OrientationStraight
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeYordano

Family

FatherRussom Keflezighi
MotherAwetash Keflezighi
Siblings
BrotherMerhawi Keflezighi (Meb's Manager, a UCLA undergraduate)

Career

Turned Pro2001
International Debut2004 Olympics
Coach/MentorBob Larsen
Events
  • Marathon
  • 10000 m
ClubNew York Athletic Club
Achievements
  • 2009 New York City Marathon, 2:09:15
  • 2014 Boston Marathon, 2:08:36
Career Turning Point2004 Summer Olympics

Favourites

Post-run SnackChocolate power bars
Post-run FoodAn omelette with avocado and turkey
Song‘Empire State of Mind’ by Jay Z

Some Lesser Known Facts

Eritrean origin, arrived in the United States through Italy in 1987.
Third oldest among ten siblings.
Father played a role as a freedom fighter in Eritrea.
Moved to seek refuge from Ethiopian troops and violent incidents.
Witnessed the loss of Eritrean acquaintances and community members during the war.
First encounter with television occurred at the age of 11.
Co-authored 'Run to Overcome,' an autobiography with Dick Patrick.