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Meb Keflezighi, a fighter with a big heart

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Meb Keflezighi, a fighter with a big heart

Don't know Meb yet? You absolutely have to discover him! 🤯 If you're passionate about road running or even just curious about the world of running 👟, then there is one name you absolutely need to know: Meb Keflezighi. Yes, we know, it might not be the first name that comes to mind when talking about marathon legends … but trust us, once you know his story, you'll never forget it ✨. Let us set the scene for you 🎬.

Meb is one of the most inspiring runners the United States has ever known 🇺🇸. Born in Eritrea, he fled the war with his family and landed in the USA at the age of 12. Not an easy start, right? But that's exactly what makes his story so powerful 💪. And mind you, he didn’t just settle for becoming good.

He became a legend! 🏆

This champion is the first American to win the Boston Marathon in 2014. Before running in the city of Boston, he also won the New York Marathon in 2009 🗽, something nobody saw coming. And as if that wasn't enough, he won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004, in the marathon. Just that! But what makes him much more than just a champion is his class, humility, and longevity 🙌.

He's not just an ordinary runner...

Meb Keflezighi ran at an elite level well into his 40s 😮, while many hang up their shoes long before. He never got a big head. On the contrary, he has always been close to other runners, both professional and amateur 🤝. He is also known for finishing his races with his hand on his heart ❤️, to honor his adopted country, the United States, without ever forgetting where he comes from 🌍.

So if you're looking for a role model, a dose of inspiration 💥, or just someone to admire for what he has achieved on and off the track, look no further. Who knows? Maybe he will inspire you to push your own limits 🚀.