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Asefa Mengstu

b. 1985

Ethiopian long-distance runner

Athlete Athletics competitor
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About Asefa Mengstu

Born 1985. Asefa Mengstu is an Ethiopian athlete and athletics competitor.

Asefa Mengstu (born January 22, 1988) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in road running competitions.

Career Individually, he finished 15th at the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, but he won a team bronze medal. Mengstu was the first ever winner of the OR Tambo Marathon. He finished 7th in the 2017 London Marathon. His personal best in the marathon is 2:04:06, set in the 2018 Dubai Marathon.

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Important facts

Born
1985
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athlete, athletics competitor
Nationality
Ethiopia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Asefa Mengstu?

Ethiopian long-distance runner

When was Asefa Mengstu born?

Asefa Mengstu was born in 1985.

What is Asefa Mengstu's occupation?

Asefa Mengstu is an athlete and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Asefa Mengstu?

Asefa Mengstu is Ethiopian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Asefa Mengstu

· Wikidata: Q29561658

· DBpedia: Asefa Mengstu

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