Abel Tecle

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Cary
High School:
Cary

2015-16: Ran in one race, taking 53rd at the Vertklasse Meeting in the 1500m.

2014-15: Competed in the 800m, mile, 3,000m and distance medley relay events during the indoor season … Personal-best 3,000m time of 8:41.65 set at the AAC Indoor Championships is the 10th-fastest in program history … Helped the Pirates place third at the conference meet in the distance medley relay … Placed fifth in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Bill Carson Invitational, crossing the finish line in 11:19.82.

2013-14: Competed in the mile and 3,000m events during the indoor season.

High School: Competed in both cross country and track and field ...2013 4A Indoor State finalist after finishing eighth in the 1,600-meter run ... 4A Indoor State qualifier in the 3,200-meter run ... Qualified for the cross country state meet as a senior ... Placed fifth in the 3,200-meter run at the 2012 North Carolina 4A State Finals.

Personal: Born in Arlington, Va. ...Son of Azeib Ogbaghebril and Mebrahtu Tecle ... Has two younger siblings Robel and Milena.