About Assefa Mezgebu
Born 1978. Assefa Mezgebu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Assefa Mezgebu (born 19 June 1978 in Sidamo) is an Ethiopian retired long-distance runner, best 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
Personal bests 3,000 metres - 7:28.45 min (1998) 5,000 metres - 12:53.84 min (1998) 10,000 metres - 26:49.90 min (2002)
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Who is Assefa Mezgebu?
athletics competitor
When was Assefa Mezgebu born?
Assefa Mezgebu was born on 19 June 1978 in Sidamo Province.
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Assefa Mezgebu is a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Assefa Mezgebu?
Assefa Mezgebu is Ethiopian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Assefa Mezgebu. https://biography.guide/assefa-mezgebu/
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