Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi (/ˈmɛb kəˈflɛzɡi/; Tigrinya: መብራህቶም ክፍለዝጊ, Mebrāhtōm Kifl'izgī; born May 5, 1975) is a retired American long distance runner.

[3] Keflezighi and his family were refugees[4] from modern-day Eritrea (then part of Ethiopia), who came to the United States via Italy in 1987.

The book, co-authored with noted sports writer Dick Patrick, included recollections about major milestones in his life, such as his Olympic competitions and other running highlights, as well as his early years, leading up to the present day.

[15] Other current sponsors in 2014 include PowerBar, Sony, Oakley, Inc., Garmin, USANA Health Sciences, Generation UCAN, CEP Compression, New York Athletic Club, and KRAVE Jerky.

In the weeks leading up to the 2014 Boston Marathon, he ran 2–3 times a day, and used his ElliptiGO for 10–20 mile cross-training rides to avoid injuries.

[35] Additionally, he tries to keep himself healthy with daily core-strengthening exercises, stretching, altitude training, tune-up races, and a high-protein diet with 5 servings of fruit.

[45][46][47] Keflezighi was recognized as an Outstanding American by Choice by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in 2017.