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Marathon world record-holder Tigist Assefa is heading to next month’s London Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 5, 2024 (FBC) - The reigning women's marathon world record holder Tigist Aseffa of Ethiopia is among three of the top four fastest women in history who will spearhead a…
Sutume Kebede reigns supreme in Tokyo Marathon, breaking course record in the process
Addis Ababa, March 3, 2024 (FBC) - Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia set Japanese all-comers' record of 2:15:55 to win at the Tokyo Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – on…
PREVIEW: More Ethiopian glory incoming in the 1500m at WIC Glasgow 24
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian athletes are the leading favorites for glory in both men and women middle distance races at the nineteenth edition of the World Athletics…
Ethiopian athletics team travels to Glasgow ahead of WIC 2024
Addis Ababa, February 27, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian delegation comprised of the national athletics team members has departed Addis Ababa for Glasgow ahead of the nineteenth edition of the World…
Kenyan runner Kipkorir dies at Mount Cameroon Race
Addis Ababa, February 25, 2024 (FBC) - Kenyan runner Charles Kipsang Kipkorir has died of a suspected heart attack after collapsing at the finish line of the Mount Cameroon Race, Africa's…
Ethiopians stamp their dominance at the Seville Marathon
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Deresa Geleta ran a world-leading course record of 2:03:27 to move into the top 20 on the men’s world marathon all-time list while his…
Dubai to host Ethiopian PL match between St. George, Ethiopian Coffee
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2024 (FBC) – The most highly anticipated fixture in the Ethiopian Premier League, a monumental clash between Saint George SA and Ethiopian Coffee SC, is poised to…
EFF chief elected as member of CAF Executive Committee
Addis Ababa, February 9, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) President, Mr. Isayas Jira has been elected as member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African…
Lamecha Girma goes after 2000m mark in Lievin
Addis Ababa, February 9, 2024 (FBC) - One year on from his stunning world indoor 3000m record at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF, Lamecha Girma returns to the World…
Mayor of Kasama City of Japan donates sports equipment to Ethiopian Athletics Federation
Addis Ababa, February 8, 2024 (FBC) – Mayor of Kasama City of Japan, Shinju Yamaguchi has donated various sports equipment to the Ethiopian Athletics Federation.
The city of Kasama has…