Sport

Saturday, 13 November 2010 13:29

Written by Mike Seium

The impact of an Athlete in any given sport can be tremendous towards others. It also matters how the athletes handle their long-term careers in order to make a difference in the lives of other runners. Eritrean born and American raised Meberhatom Kiflezghi is a unique individual who I have had the pleasure of knowing for a long time. What Meb as he is known brings to the table is the fact that he thinks of his sport in a bigger frame of mind than any other athlete I have come across. His vision for success is a great attribute to his ability as a disciplined person. He also has been able to draw a great picture of what it feels like to be a successful individual by making decisions that are honest and beneficial to him, his family and community. What I am about to do is use his success as a model for all immigrants and especially Eritreans, so that more young people can look up to his story and strive to be positive citizens of their respective countries and community.

Sport

Friday, 29 October 2010 05:23

Written by Mike Seium

Running Eritrea: The Emergence of a new running nation

When most people think of long distance running and Africa, the nations that come to mind quick are Kenya & Ethiopia. These two nations have dominated the long distance sport for many decades and continue these days to be top long distance running nations in the world just like they were more than 50 years ago. In the early 2000's however a nation less than 15 years independent and known more for soccer & cycling was starting to get some attention internationally and in North America. It was in the mid 1990’s when a young Eritrean-American who migrated here at a young age and picked up the sport of running in the American inter scholastic system took the college running scene by storm. Meb Kiflezghi broke all kinds of records at UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) and became one of the best runners in the history of the sport. Another Eritrean who also pioneered the growth of the sport Bolota Asmerom run for University of California at Berkley and represented Eritrea in international competition.