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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

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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