born 1975
Meb Keflezighi is an Eritrean-American long-distance runner born on May 14, 1975, in Asmara, Eritrea. He is best known for winning the 2014 Boston Marathon, becoming the first American man to win the event in over three decades, and for his achievements in the Olympic Games, where he earned a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Marathon. Keflezighi is celebrated for his resilience and contributions to distance running, inspiring many with his story of overcoming adversity.