Assefa Mezgebu’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Athletics competitor
Is Athlete 
Runner 
Long-distance runner 
From Ethiopia 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 19 June 1978
Age: 42 years
Star sign Gemini

Assefa Mezgebu (born June 19, 1978 in Sidamo) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner, most known for winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was also the runner-up at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics, following a bronze medal at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics. He also competed in cross-country running and reached the podium at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998 and 2000.

Assefa Mezgebu is the younger brother of Ayele Mezgebu.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 14th 10,000 m 27:56.06
1996 World Junior Championships Sydney, Australia 1st 5000m 13:35.30
1st 10,000m 28:27.78
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 5th 10,000 m 27:32.48
1998 World Cross Country Championships Marrakech, Morocco 3rd Long race (12 km) 34:28
1999 World Championships Sevilla, Spain 3rd 10,000 m 27:59.15
All-Africa Games Johannesburg, South Africa 1st 10,000 m 28:12.15
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 2nd Long race (12.3 km) 35:01
Summer Olympics Sydney, Australia 3rd 10,000 m 27:19.75
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 2nd 10,000 m 27:53.97

Personal bests

  • 3000 metres – 7:28.45 min (1998)
  • 5000 metres – 12:53.84 min (1998)
  • 10,000 metres – 26:49.90 min (2002)
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