Ayele Mezgebu

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Ayele Mezgebu (born 6 January 1973) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialized in cross-country running. HIs best finish in international competitions was a second-place finish in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 1992 World Junior Championships.

He is the older brother of Assefa Mezgebu.

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Ethiopia
1992 World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea 2nd 3000 m steeplechase 8:32.43
1994 World Cross Country Championships Budapest, Hungary 8th Long race (12.06 km) 35:14
3rd Team competition 133 pts
1995 World Cross Country Championships Durham, United Kingdom 21st Long race (12.02 km) 35:11
5th Team competition 169 pts
All-Africa Games Harare, Zimbabwe 3rd 5000 m 13:46.02
1996 World Cross Country Championships Stellenbosch, South Africa 21st Long race (12.15 km) 35:23
3rd Team competition 107 pts
1997 World Cross Country Championships Turin, Italy 18th Long race (12.333 km) 36:33
3rd Team competition 125 pts
1998 World Cross Country Championships Marrakech, Morocco 21st Long race (12 km) 35:29
2nd Team competition 57 pts
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