He was able to bring his family to Greece when Meb was 10. Russom walked more than a hundred miles to the border of neighboring Sudan and eventually worked his way to Italy. His father Russom supported rebels in that country who were fighting for independence, but fearing for his safety, he was forced to flee the country when Meb was just 5 years-old. I didn't see him or communicate with him for 5 years." "That's where I met my dad after 5 years of separation. "Athens is a special place for me," Keflezighi said. Visiting Boston recently, Keflezighi reflected on his life and his long running career, which includes a silver medal, second-place finish in the Olympic marathon in Athens in 2004. Last month in Houston he won the US Olympic Marathon Trials race, so he will lead the team the US sends to London in August. (Alex Ashlock/Here & Now)ģ6-year-old Meb Keflezighi is headed to the Olympics for the third time. Facebook Email Runner Meb Keflezighi at a recent stop in Boston.
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