Ethiopian athletes dominate World Indoor Tour in Madrid

Addis Ababa, February 25, 2021 (FBC) –Ethiopian athletes have dominated the World Indoor Tour in Madrid, Spain.

Gudaf Tsegay won the 3000m race clocking 8:22.65 to move to 2nd all-time best in the 3000m indoors behind Genzebe Dibaba (8:16.60 in 2014).

It is to be called that Gudaf smashed 1500m world record two weeks ago

Behind Gudaf, Lemlem Hailu of Ethiopia and Beatrice Chebet of Kenya also smashed their personal best, clocking 8:29.28 and 8:37.06 respectively.

Three more Ethiopians also claimed victories as Habitam Alemu dominated the 800m in 1:58.94, Selemon Barega the men’s 1500m in 3:35.42 and Hirut Meshesha the women’s 1500m in 4:09.42.