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