Weini Kelati Frezghi (ወይኒ ቀላቲ ፍረዝጊ) (born December 1, 1996)[1] is an American middle and long distance runner.

Kelati is from Tsada Kristian, a district center of Berikh, 5 miles west of Asmara, in the Central Region of Eritrea.

Following the competition, Kelati intentionally missed her return flight to Eritrea and opted to instead seek asylum in the United States.

[3][5][6] A relative in Leesburg, Virginia became Kelati’s legal guardian, and she joined Heritage High School, where she began competing in cross country and track.

Kelati announced her decision to turn professional in December 2020, foregoing her remaining NCCA eligibility at the University of New Mexico.

[26] This achievement granted her a place on the American national team, allowing her to compete at the 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships.

Despite encountering challenges, including hip pain and a miscounted lap during the race, Kelati managed to complete the course, finishing in the twenty-first spot.

[29] In November, Kelati contested the USATF 5K Championships, and while she entered the race as the two-time defending champion, she finished in fifth place.

[30] Kelati placed fourth at the Houston Half Marathon in 1:06:25 on January 14, setting the American record in the event and averaging 5:04 minutes per mile.

Six days after setting an American record for the half marathon in Houston, Kelati attained another victory at the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships, held at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Virginia.

[32] In March, she represented the United States at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, where she finished in 15th as the top American.