Quick Info
| Profession | Marathon Runner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Asmara, Eritrea |
Latest News about Meb Keflezighi
13/06/2025
Meb Keflezighi was featured at The Boston Run and Outdoor Expo, where he was highlighted as the only man in history to win the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal. He continues to offer coaching services and utilizes RunDot as his training platform while focusing on nurturing the next generation of runners.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mebrahtom 'Meb' Keflezighi |
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| Nickname | Marathon Meb |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 5” |
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| Weight | 58 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | San Diego High School |
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| College | UCLA |
| Graduation Year | 1998 |
| Field of Study | Mass Communication and Business |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | African-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children |
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| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Yordano |
Family
| Father | Russom Keflezighi |
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| Mother | Awetash Keflezighi |
| Siblings | Merhawi Keflezighi (Meb's Manager, a UCLA undergraduate) |
Career
| Turned Pro | 2001 |
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| International Debut | 2004 Olympics |
| Coach/Mentor | Bob Larsen |
| Events |
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| Club | New York Athletic Club |
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| Career Turning Point | 2004 Summer Olympics |
| Retirement | 2017 TCS New York City Marathon |
| Current Role | Coach and Training Platform Advisor (RunDot) |
Favourites
| Post-run Snack | Chocolate power bars |
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| Post-run Food | An omelette with avocado and turkey |
| Song | ‘Empire State of Mind’ by Jay Z |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/runmeb/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/runmeb | |
| https://twitter.com/runmeb |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eritrean origin, arrived in the United States through Italy in 1987. | |
| 2. Third oldest among ten siblings. | |
| 3. Father played a role as a freedom fighter in Eritrea. | |
| 4. Moved to seek refuge from Ethiopian troops and violent incidents. | |
| 5. Witnessed the loss of Eritrean acquaintances and community members during the war. | |
| 6. First encounter with television occurred at the age of 11. | |
| 7. Co-authored 'Run to Overcome,' an autobiography with Dick Patrick. | |
| 8. Four-time Olympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012). | |
| 9. Set American 10,000m record of 27:13.98 in 2001. | |
| 10. Founder of the MEB Foundation, promoting healthy lifestyles for youth. | |
| 11. Author of two New York Times bestselling books |