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Athlete Jemal Yimer sets sights on success in marathon
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian long distance athlete Jemal Yimer is turning his attention to marathon races as he eyes more success in the field during the next chapter of his career, a recent interview with World Athletics reveals.
The 27-year-old grew up in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, without any running background in his…
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Ethiopia’s Meseret Belete wins TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Addis Ababa, October 15, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Meseret Belete crowned as the winner of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday (15), World Athletics Platinum Label road race, by clocking 2:18:21.
The champion Meseret produced the…
Ethiopia’s Birhanu Legese, Ashete Bekere head Amsterdam Marathon fields
Addis Ababa, October 14, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Birhanu Legese is tipped to clock fast times at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, while his compatriot Ashete Bekere is on the hunt for “something special” in the women’s podium at the World…
Tigst Aseffa & Gudaf Tsegay nominated for Female Athlete of the Year awards
Addis Ababa, October 11, 2023 (FBC) – The women’s marathon reigning world record holder athlete Tigst Aseffa and the women's 5,000m world record holder and the women's 10,000m world champion Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia has been nominated for…
Ethiopian athletics delegation returns home from Latvia
Addis Ababa, October 3, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopian athletics team delegates have concluded their adventures in the first-ever World Athletics Road Running Championship in Riga, Latvia.
Ethiopian athletes have racked up 2 gold, 4 silver, and…
Ethiopian Coffee kickstart new season with a ‘W’
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Coffee Football Club opened the 2023/24 Ethiopian Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Sidama Coffee on Sunday 1 October at Adama Science & Technology University Stadium.…
Ethiopia’s Diribe Woltegi breaks world mile record in Riga 2023
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji turned the tables on Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon to win the inaugural women's world mile title in a world record of 4:21.00* at the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23…