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About Meb Keflezighi
A poster boy for the American dream, he escaped the harsh conditions of his native land, and in 2004, won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics held in Athens.
Early Life
He was born in Asmara, Eritrea, but emigrated with his family to the U.S as refugees. He naturalised in 1998 and studied at UCLA.
Career Highlights
In 2009, he won the U.S.A. Running Circuit rankings and scored his first victory in the event in 2002. In the same year, he won the ING N.Y.C. Marathon. He charmed the nation with his phenomenal Boston Marathon win in 2014. The following year, he scored a couple of top-five finishes during the San Diego Half Marathon and San Jose Half Marathon.
Accolades
In 2009, he received an AL Rolaids Relief Man Award. He is also a four-time NCAA champion who got inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
Trivia
In 2008, he donated $500,000 to the Stony Brook athletics department.
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- Meb_Keflezighi_2009_London_Marathon.jpg: Julian Mason from London, UK
- derivative work: MachoCarioca
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F.A.Q. about Meb Keflezighi
When is his birthday?
Meb Keflezighi's birthday is on May 5, 1975.
In how many days is his birthday?
Meb Keflezighi's birthday is in 10 days
How old is he?
He is 48 years old.
Where is Meb Keflezighi from?
He was born in Asmara, Eritrea.
What is Meb Keflezighi's height?
He is 5′ 5″ (1.65m) tall.