2026 Cross Country Roster

Derebe Ayele

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Holon, Israel
  • High School Zeitlin High School

Biography

Pre-NAU:

  • Set an Israeli national record in 3000 m with 7:53.46 (Feb 2024).
  • Posted 3:45.32 in 1500m (Tel Aviv, June 2024).
  • Ran 13:38.69 in 5000m (Vienna, June 2024).
  • Placed 4th in 5000 m at European U-23 Championships.
  • Finished 12th individually at European Cross Country Championships, helping the team to 4th overall.

13:50 - 5000m 

8:14 - 3000m

3:51 - 1500m 
 

Personal:

Birthday - 10th March, 2002. 
"I chose Nau because of the amazing team culture and the opportunity to train at a high level." 

Historical Player Information

  • 2025Freshman

  • 2026Freshman