Gudaf Tsegay eases through to women’s 5000m final in Budapest

Addis Ababa, August 23, 2023 (FBC) – Seven Ethiopian athletes who participated in the 5,000 meter and 3,000 meter women’s steeplechase qualifying rounds have gone through to the respective finals in the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary..

In the 5,000-meter qualifying held this evening, the 10,000m champion Gudaf Tsegay, Elagayehu Taye, Freweyni Hailu, and Medina Eisa booked their place in the final which will be held on Saturday 26 August 2023.

Meanwhile, in the 3,000-meter women’s steeplechase qualifying competition, Ethiopian athletes Lomi Muleta, Simbo Alemayehu and Zerfe Wondmagegn have gone through to the final.

Moreover, Habtam Alemu and Worknesh Melese have gone through to the semifinals of the women’s 800m race earlier today.

Ethiopia sits third on the medal table in the 19th World Athletics Championship with 6 medals (1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals).