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Berihu Aregawi lives up to his status with a commanding victory at Elgoibar Cross Country meeting
Addis Ababa, January 8, 2024 (FBC) - World cross-country silver medallist Berihu Aregawi lived up to his status as a pre-race favourite by capturing commanding win at the Cross Internacional…
Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema stuns with 2:16:07 marathon debut in Dubai
Addis Ababa, January 7, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema made a stunning debut over the classic distance to win the Dubai Marathon in 2:16:07 on Sunday (7). Compatriot Addisu Gobena,…
Ethiopian runners conquer Xiamen Marathon 2024
Addis Ababa, January 7, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopian Asefa Boki Kebebe claimed the men's title, while his compatriot Bekelech Gudeta Borecha took the women's gold in the 2024 Xiamen Marathon on…
Ethiopians tipped for glory in Sunday’s star-studded Xiamen marathon
Addis Ababa, January 5, 2024 (FBC) – The C&D Xiamen Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday (January 7) will witness the fastest marathon pack ever assembled in…
Walias’ captain Shimeles Bekele retires from int’l football
Addis Ababa, January 4, 2024 (FBC) – The Ethiopia football team attacking midfielder and captain Shimeles Bekele today announced that he is stepping away from international football.…
Berihu Aregawi, Ababel Yeshaneh secure Ethiopian double in Madrid
Addis Ababa, January 1, 2024 (FBC) - World cross country silver medallist Berihu Aregawi and fellow Ethiopian Ababel Yeshaneh were victorious at the San Silvestre Vallecana, a World…
World champion Gudaf Tsegay to race in Boston
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2023 (FBC) – Organizers of the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix have announced that the 2023 10,000m world champion Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia will compete at the World…
Japan commemorates legendary Ethiopian athlete Abebe Bikila
Addis Ababa, December 17, 2023 (FBC) – The 18th Kasama City Half Marathon was held earlier today in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, in memory of the legendary Ethiopian marathoner…
Ethiopia’s Sutume Kebede reigns supreme at Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
Addis Ababa, December 17, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Sutume Kebede reigns supreme Tata Steel Kolkata International Elite Women's 25km race earlier today.
Sutume set the Tata Steel Kolkata…
Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh a strong contender for Sunday’s Bangsaen21 Half Marathon
Addis Ababa December 15, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh and Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich will clash at the Bangsaen21 Half Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – in the…