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Monday, June 15, 1998

Mebrahton Keflezighi

Men's Cross Country and Track

Keflezighi, born in Eritrea and currently residing in San Diego, is considered by many to be the greatest distance runner in school history. Throughout his career at UCLA, he has won four individual NCAA cross country and track titles. He became the first person in school history to win an NCAA cross-country title and was a seven-time All-American.

Career highlights: Keflezighi won the NCAA cross-country championship and set school records in the 5,000-meters and the 10,000-meters. Finished fourth in the 5,000 and 10,000-meters at the 1998 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships. He will compete internationally for the United States and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics.

Coach's quote: "He always came ready to run. Meb was ready to go no matter what. Many people have down days. But Meb was so even and consistent. You can always count on him. He's been a great role model."

-Men's Track Head Coach Bob Larsen

Career highlights: Keflezighi won the NCAA cross-country championship and set school records in the 5,000-meters and the 10,000-meters. Finished fourth in the 5,000 and 10,000-meters at the 1998 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships. He will compete internationally for the United States and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics.

Coach's quote: "He always came ready to run. Meb was ready to go no matter what. Many people have down days. But Meb was so even and consistent. You can always count on him. He's been a great role model."

-Men's Track Head Coach Bob Larsen