Ayele Mezgebu (born 6 January 1973) is an Ethiopian retired 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 Representing 1992World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea 2nd3000 m steeplechase 8:32.431994World Cross Country Championships Budapest, Hungary 8thLong race (12.06 km)35:14 3rdTeam competition133 pts1995World Cross Country Championships Durham, United Kingdom 21stLong race (12.02 km)35:11 5thTeam competition169 ptsAll-Africa Games Harare, Zimbabwe 3rd5000 m13:46.021996World Cross Country Championships Stellenbosch, South Africa 21stLong race (12.15 km)35:23 3rdTeam competition107 pts1997World Cross Country Championships Turin, Italy 18thLong race (12.333 km)36:33 3rdTeam competition125 pts1998World Cross Country Championships Marrakesh, Morocco 21stLong race (12 km)35:29 2ndTeam competition57 pts
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