Meb

In his debut in the 25 lap race, the 2007 Wisconsin grad clocked 26 minutes, 59.60 seconds at Stanford's Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational to take more than 14 seconds off the American record of 27: 13.98, set in the same meet nine years ago by Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi.

Chris Solinksy breaks 27 minutes, American record in 10,000 meters 2010

Imagine his embarrassment when he found that this was true of "Meb", his new best friend.

AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed 2009

Imagine his embarrassment when he found that this was true of "Meb", his new best friend.

AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed 2009

Running Superstar 'Meb' (Mebrahtom Keflezighi) to Make Motivational Appearances During Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend,

WN.com - Financial News 2010

Running Superstar 'Meb' (Mebrahtom Keflezighi) to Make Motivational Appearances During Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend, Courtesy of New Harvest (TM)

WN.com - Financial News 2010

He eclipsed the existing record (27: 13.98) set in 2001 by Olympian Meb Keflezighi on the same Stanford University track.

Solinsky sets U.S. record in 10,000, wins athlete of the week award 2010

Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Meb Keflezighi, who won the New York City Marathon in 2009, seen training in the high altitude terrain of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., in 2005.

Re-Entering New York's Atmosphere Joshua Robinson 2011

But Meb Keflezighi, the charismatic 36-year-old who in 2009 became the first American to win New York in 27 years, is waiting as long as possible to arrive.

Re-Entering New York's Atmosphere Joshua Robinson 2011

The most recent men's winners—2010 champ Gebre Gebremariam and 2009 victor Meb Keflezighi— will also compete.

Defenseman Comes to Rangers in Trade 2011

His long-range goal, he said, is to contend for an Olympic berth in 2016, so he's looking forward to learning from and competing against the likes of Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall.

Racing With No Chance of Winning Scott Cacciola 2012