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Course record-holders Sisay Lemma, Amane Beriso return to Valencia
Addis Ababa, November 19, 2024 (FBC) — Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma and Amane Beriso will head back to the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on 1 December and attempt to improve on their respective course records at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race.
Lemma’s 2:01:48, set last year, and Beriso’s 2:14:58 run from 2022 stand as the…
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Foreign participants of Great Ethiopian Run praised Addis Ababa’s dev’t, uniqueness of…
Addis Ababa, November 18, 2024 (FBC) – Global participates of the 24th Great Ethiopian Run International were captivated by Addis Ababa's transformative infrastructure and the iconic race experience.
The 24th edition of Great Ethiopian…
Asayech Aychew, Biniam Mehari claim victory at the Great Ethiopian Run International
Addis Ababa, November 17, 2024 (FBC) - The 24th edition of the Great Ethiopian Run International 10-kilometer road race took place today in Addis Ababa, drawing over 50,000 participants.
In the women's competition, Asayech Aychew crossed…
Four-time champions Ghana fail to qualify for AFCON for 1st time since 2004
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2024 (FBC) – Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday.
The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game to…
24th Great Ethiopian Run International set for Sunday
Addis Ababa, November 15, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism has announced that the Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International is poised to enhance the nation’s image and boost its tourism appeal. This year, the iconic 10km race…
Olympic champion Tamrat Tola ready to face strong fields at New York Marathon
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2024 (FBC) - Olympic champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia will defend his titles at the TCS New York City Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – but he will face strong opposition on Sunday 3rd…
Four Ethiopian athletes nominated for “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2024 (FBC) – Four Ethiopian athletes have been nominated for the World Athletics Awards 2024 “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award, the world athletics sport governing body announced today.
According to…