Mebrahtom Keflezighi
Retired
United States. Born May 5, 1975.
Marathon best2:09:08Houston U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jan. 14, 2012
Half marathon best1:01:00San José Rock ’n’ Roll 1/2
Profile
Mebrahtom Keflezighi's marathon best is 2:09:08, run in Houston in January 2012. It ranks No. 26 on our all-time list for U.S. men.
Career results
20181 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2018 | Green Bay Bellin RunGreen Bay, WI, USA | 10K | 2nd | 31:06 |
20176 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2017 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 11th | 2:15:29 |
| June 25, 2017 | Boston B.A.A. 10KBoston, MA, USA | 10K | 15th | 31:01 |
| June 10, 2017 | Green Bay Bellin RunGreen Bay, WI, USA | 10K | 4th | 31:09 |
| April 17, 2017 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 13th | 2:17:00Not record-eligible |
| March 19, 2017 | New York Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 20th | 1:04:55 |
| Feb. 26, 2017 | Tampa Half MarathonTampa, FL, USA | Half marathon | 3rd | 1:03:30 |
20162 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21, 2016 | Olympic Games, Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro, BRA | Marathon | 33rd | 2:16:46 |
| Feb. 13, 2016 | U.S. Olympic Marathon Team TrialsLos Angeles, CA, USA | Marathon | 2nd | 2:12:20 |
20159 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 13, 2015 | Dallas Duo to RioDallas, TX, USA | Half marathon | 5th | 1:04:06 |
| Nov. 1, 2015 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 7th | 2:13:32 |
| Sept. 27, 2015 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan José, USA | Half marathon | 2nd | 1:03:02 |
| June 20, 2015 | Shelter Island 10KShelter Island, NY, USA | 10K | 3rd | 29:59 |
| June 13, 2015 | Green Bay Bellin RunGreen Bay, WI, USA | 10K | 3rd | 30:06 |
| May 31, 2015 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan Diego, CA, USA | Half marathon | 2nd | 1:02:26Not record-eligible |
| April 20, 2015 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 8th | 2:12:42Not record-eligible |
| March 15, 2015 | New York Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 8th | 1:02:17 |
| Jan. 18, 2015 | USA Half Marathon ChampionshipsHouston, TX, USA | Half marathon | 4th | 1:02:18 |
20147 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2014 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 4th | 2:13:18 |
| Aug. 2, 2014 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to BeaconCape Elizabeth, ME, USA | 10K | 13th | 29:59Not record-eligible |
| June 21, 2014 | Shelter Island 10KShelter Island, NY, USA | 10K | 4th | 30:24 |
| June 14, 2014 | Green Bay Bellin RunGreen Bay, WI, USA | 10K | 3rd | 29:58 |
| April 21, 2014 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:08:37Not record-eligible |
| March 16, 2014 | New York Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 10th | 1:02:53 |
| Jan. 19, 2014 | USA Half Marathon ChampionshipsHouston, TX, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:01:23 |
20136 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2013 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 23rd | 2:23:47 |
| Aug. 3, 2013 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to BeaconCape Elizabeth, ME, USA | 10K | 5th | 28:38Not record-eligible |
| July 4, 2013 | Atlanta Peachtree Road RaceAtlanta, GA, USA | 10K | 12th | 28:53Not record-eligible |
| June 22, 2013 | US Half Marathon ChampionshipsDuluth, MN, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:01:22Not record-eligible |
| June 2, 2013 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan Diego, CA, USA | Half marathon | 4th | 1:02:11Not record-eligible |
| May 11, 2013 | New York Healthy Kidney 10KNew York, NY, USA | 10K | 9th | 28:57 |
20125 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2012 | Olympic Games, LondonLondon, GBR | Marathon | 4th | 2:11:06 |
| June 3, 2012 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan Diego, CA, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:03:11 |
| May 12, 2012 | New York Healthy Kidney 10KNew York, NY, USA | 10K | 7th | 29:08 |
| March 18, 2012 | New York City Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 12th | 1:01:41Not record-eligible |
| Jan. 14, 2012 | Houston U.S. Olympic Team Trials MarathonHouston, TX, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:09:08 |
20115 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2011 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 6th | 2:09:13 |
| Oct. 2, 2011 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan José, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:02:17 |
| June 5, 2011 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half MarathonSan Diego, CA, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:02:40Not record-eligible |
| April 17, 2011 | Madrid 10 kmMadrid, ESP | 10K | 3rd | 29:26 |
| March 20, 2011 | New York City Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 15th | 1:02:52Not record-eligible |
20103 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2010 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 5th | 2:11:38 |
| Oct. 3, 2010 | San José Rock ’n’ Roll 1/2 MarathonSan José, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:01:45 |
| April 19, 2010 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 5th | 2:09:26Not record-eligible |
20095 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2009 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:09:15Not record-eligible |
| Oct. 4, 2009 | San José Rock ’n’ Roll 1/2 MarathonSan José, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:01:00 |
| June 25, 2009 | USA ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA | 10,000m | 6th | 28:35.49 |
| April 26, 2009 | London MarathonLondon, GBR | Marathon | 8th | 2:09:21 |
| Jan. 18, 2009 | USA Half Marathon ChampionshipsHouston, TX, USA | Half marathon | 1st | 1:01:25 |
20083 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5, 2008 | Bruxelles Memorial Van DammeBrussels, BEL | 10,000m | 16th | 28:28.44 |
| Aug. 30, 2008 | Merksem International Antwerp Athletics GALAMerksem, BEL | 5,000m | 3rd | 13:33.29 |
| July 4, 2008 | USA Olympic Team TrialsEugene, OR, USA | 10,000m | 13th | 28:39.02 |
20076 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2007 | New York U.S. Olympic Team TrialsNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 8th | 2:15:09 |
| Sept. 14, 2007 | Bruxelles Memorial Van DammeBrussels, BEL | 10,000m | 10th | 27:41.26 |
| Aug. 4, 2007 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to BeaconCape Elizabeth, ME, USA | 10K | 4th | 27:58Not record-eligible |
| April 22, 2007 | London MarathonLondon, GBR | Marathon | DNF | |
| March 10, 2007 | Jacksonville Gate River RunJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 43:40 |
| Jan. 14, 2007 | Houston US Half Marathon ChampionshipsHouston, TX, USA | Half marathon | 3rd | 1:02:22 |
20066 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2006 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 21st | 2:22:02Not record-eligible |
| Aug. 27, 2006 | New York Nike Half MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Half marathon | 2nd | 1:01:28Not record-eligible |
| June 23, 2006 | US ChampionshipsIndianapolis, IN, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:18.74 |
| June 11, 2006 | Middletown ClassicMiddletown, NY, USA | 10K | 1st | 29:30 |
| April 17, 2006 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 3rd | 2:09:56Not record-eligible |
| March 11, 2006 | Jacksonville Gate River RunJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 43:43 |
20055 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2005 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 3rd | 2:09:56Not record-eligible |
| Aug. 8, 2005 | IAAF World ChampionshipsHelsinki, FIN | 10,000m | DNF | |
| July 29, 2005 | Oslo Bislett GamesOslo, NOR | 5,000m | 14th | 13:20.71 |
| June 23, 2005 | US ChampionshipsCarson, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:10.57 |
| May 22, 2005 | New York Healthy Kidney 10KNew York, NY, USA | 10K | 3rd | 28:52 |
20047 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2004 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 2nd | 2:09:53Not record-eligible |
| Aug. 29, 2004 | Olympic Games, AthinaAthina, GRE | Marathon | 2nd | 2:11:29 |
| July 9, 2004 | USA ChampionshipsSacramento, CA, USA | 10,000m | 1st | 27:36.49 |
| May 31, 2004 | Boulder International ChallengeBoulder, CO, USA | 10K | 2nd | 29:30 |
| April 30, 2004 | Stanford Cardinal InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 1st | 27:24.10 |
| March 13, 2004 | Jacksonville Gate River RunJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 43:19 |
| Feb. 7, 2004 | Birmingham US Olympic Team Trials Men's MarathonBirmingham, AL, USA | Marathon | 2nd | 2:11:47 |
200310 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2003 | Chicago MarathonChicago, IL, USA | Marathon | 7th | 2:10:03 |
| Sept. 1, 2003 | New Haven US 20 km ChampionshipsNew Haven, CT, USA | 20K | 1st | 58:57 |
| Aug. 24, 2003 | IAAF World ChampionshipsParis-St-Denis, FRA | 10,000m | 16th | 28:35.08 |
| Aug. 10, 2003 | Berlin ISTAFBerlin, GER | 3,000m | 9th | 7:48.81 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Stockholm DN GalanStockholm, SWE | 5,000m | 12th | 13:20.50 |
| June 19, 2003 | USA ChampionshipsPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 27:57.59 |
| June 1, 2003 | Hengelo THALES FBK GamesHengelo, NED | 10,000m | 9th | 29:09.80 |
| May 2, 2003 | Stanford Cardinal InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:25.90 |
| March 30, 2003 | 31st IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsLausanne, SUI | Cross country | 11th | 37:16 |
| March 8, 2003 | Jacksonville Gate River RunJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 43:31 |
200211 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2002 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 9th | 2:12:35Not record-eligible |
| Sept. 20, 2002 | Madrid IAAF World CupMadrid, ESP | 5,000m | 4th | 13:33.44 |
| July 12, 2002 | Roma Golden GalaRome, ITA | 5,000m | 11th | 13:21.87 |
| June 22, 2002 | USA ChampionshipsPalo Alto, CA, USA | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:30.05 |
| June 21, 2002 | USA ChampionshipsPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 1st | 27:41.68 |
| June 8, 2002 | Palo Alto Oracle US OpenPalo Alto, CA, USA | 5,000m | DNS | |
| May 26, 2002 | Eugene Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 5,000m | 6th | 13:31.37 |
| May 3, 2002 | Stanford Cardinal InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 27:20.15 |
| April 7, 2002 | Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad, CA, USA | 5K | 4th | 13:34 |
| March 24, 2002 | 30th IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsDublin, IRL | Cross country | 14th | 36:09 |
| March 9, 2002 | Jacksonville Gate River Run 15 kmJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 42:49 |
20018 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 8, 2001 | IAAF World ChampionshipsEdmonton, CAN | 10,000m | 23rd | 28:44.48 |
| June 21, 2001 | USA ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:39.64 |
| May 27, 2001 | Eugene Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 5,000m | 5th | 13:23.16 |
| May 4, 2001 | Stanford Cardinal Inv.Palo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 4th | 27:13.98 |
| April 1, 2001 | Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad, CA, USA | 5K | 7th | 13:34 |
| March 25, 2001 | 29th IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsOstende, BEL | Cross country | 13th | 40:46 |
| March 10, 2001 | Jacksonville Gate River Run 15 kmJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 43:14 |
| Jan. 28, 2001 | Redondo Beach Super Bowl SundayRedondo Beach, CA, USA | 10K | 1st | 29:53 |
20009 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 25, 2000 | Olympic Games, SydneySydney, AUS | 10,000m | 12th | 27:53.63 |
| Sept. 22, 2000 | Olympic Games, SydneySydney, AUS | 10,000m | 11th | 27:58.96 |
| Aug. 25, 2000 | Bruxelles Memorial Van DammeBrussels, BEL | 10,000m | 14th | 27:56.90 |
| Aug. 5, 2000 | Hechtel Night of AthleticsHechtel, BEL | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:11.77 |
| July 14, 2000 | USA ChampionshipsSacramento, CA, USA | 10,000m | 1st | 28:03.32 |
| July 1, 2000 | Palo Alto Olympic Dev.Palo Alto, CA, USA | 5,000m | 1st | 13:30.26 |
| June 24, 2000 | Eugene Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA | 5,000m | 10th | 13:48.11 |
| March 19, 2000 | 28th IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsVilamoura, POR | Cross country | 26th | 36:45 |
| Jan. 22, 2000 | San Diego Indoor GamesSan Diego, CA, USA | 3,000m indoor | 1st | 8:09.14 |
19997 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 1999 | Växjö GamesVäxjö, SWE | Mile | 6th | 4:02.79 |
| Aug. 7, 1999 | Hechtel Night of AthleticsHechtel, BEL | 5,000m | 24th | 13:40.86 |
| July 27, 1999 | Winnipeg Pan American GamesWinnipeg, CAN | 10,000m | 5th | 28:50.22 |
| June 24, 1999 | USA ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA | 10,000m | 4th | 28:29.27 |
| June 12, 1999 | Los Angeles Fila DiscoveryLos Angeles, CA, USA | 5,000m | 1st | 13:51.93 |
| March 6, 1999 | Jacksonville Gate River Run 15 kmJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 2nd | 44:03 |
| Jan. 23, 1999 | San DiegoSan Diego, CA, USA | 3,000m indoor | 1st | 8:08.92 |
199815 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28, 1998 | Bruxelles Memorial Van DammeBrussels, BEL | 10,000m | 16th | 28:31.14 |
| Aug. 1, 1998 | Hechtel Night of AthleticsHechtel, BEL | 5,000m | 12th | 13:26.85 |
| July 21, 1998 | New York Goodwill GamesNew York, NY, USA | 10,000m | 6th | 29:57.80 |
| June 20, 1998 | US ChampionshipsNew Orleans, LA, USA | 10,000m | 4th | 29:50.22 |
| June 6, 1998 | Buffalo NCAA ChampionshipsBuffalo, NY, USA | 5,000m | 4th | 13:44.68 |
| June 4, 1998 | Buffalo NCAA ChampionshipsBuffalo, NY, USA | 10,000m | 4th | 28:39.58 |
| May 23, 1998 | Stanford PAC-10 Ch.Palo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:38.48 |
| May 16, 1998 | Eugene Oregon TwilightEugene, OR, USA | Mile | 2nd | 4:02.86 |
| May 2, 1998 | WestwoodWestwood, CA, USA | 1,500m | 2nd | 3:42.29 |
| May 2, 1998 | WestwoodWestwood, CA, USA | 5,000m | 1st | 14:24.53 |
| April 19, 1998 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays InvitationalWalnut, CA, USA | 5,000m | 3rd | 13:30.22 |
| March 28, 1998 | Stanford InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:16.79 |
| March 13, 1998 | NCAA Div. I Indoor ChampionshipsIndianapolis, IN, USA | 5,000m indoor | 3rd | 14:00.00 |
| Feb. 14, 1998 | Indianapolis Canon IV ClassicIndianapolis, IN, USA | 5,000m indoor | 6th | 13:59.75 |
| Feb. 7, 1998 | Los Angeles LA InvitationalLos Angeles, CA, USA | 3,000m indoor | 1st | 8:09.50 |
199710 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1997 | Bloomington NCAA ChampionshipsBloomington, IN, USA | 5,000m | 1st | 13:44.17 |
| June 5, 1997 | Bloomington NCAA ChampionshipsBloomington, IN, USA | 5,000m | 14:07.72 | |
| June 4, 1997 | Bloomington NCAA ChampionshipsBloomington, IN, USA | 10,000m | 1st | 28:51.18 |
| April 19, 1997 | Walnut Mt. SAC RelaysWalnut, CA, USA | 5,000m | 2nd | 13:33.97 |
| April 5, 1997 | Orlando Disney Collegiate InvitationalOrlando, FL, USA | 1,500m | 1st | 3:48.50 |
| March 22, 1997 | Stanford InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA | 10,000m | 2nd | 28:26.55 |
| March 15, 1997 | Berkeley CAL TriangularBerkeley, CA, USA | 1,500m | 1st | 3:47.41 |
| March 8, 1997 | NCAA Div. II Indoor ChampionshipsIndianapolis, IN, USA | 5,000m indoor | 1st | 13:52.72 |
| Feb. 22, 1997 | Notre Dame Alex Wilson InvitationalSouth Bend, IN, USA | 5,000m | 1st | 13:53.08 |
| Feb. 7, 1997 | Lincoln Husker InvitationalLincoln, NE, USA | 5,000m indoor | 1st | 14:07.57 |
19961 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 1996 | Walnut Mt. SAC RelaysWalnut, CA, USA | 5,000m | 7th | 13:37.00 |
Results from official race results.
