Assefa Mezgebu
Assefa Mezgebu (born June 19, 1978 in Sidamo) is a retired Ethiopian 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.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing Ethiopia | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 2000 Sydney | 10000 m | |
| World Championships | ||
| 2001 Edmonton | 10,000 m | |
| 1999 Sevilla | 10,000 m | |
| All-Africa Games | ||
| 1999 Johannesburg | 10,000 m | |
Assefa Mezgebu is the younger brother of Ayele Mezgebu.
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