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Tamrat Tola: “I am honored to receive National Medal of Honor for Paris Olympics achievement”
Addis Ababa, August 14, 2024 (FBC) – Olympic marathon champion Tamrat Tola, who won Ethiopia’s only gold medal at the Paris Olympics, expressed his delight upon receiving recognition and an award from President Sahle-Work Zewde.
In an exclusive interview with FBC after the ceremony, Tamrat Tola shared his gratitude towards his injured compatriot…
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President Sahle-Work handed over recognition, prize to Olympians
Addis Ababa, August 14, 2024 (FBC) – At a ceremony held at the National Palace last night, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde presented recognition and awards to the country’s delegation that competed in the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris,…
Tamrat Tola breaks Olympic marathon record, clinches Ethiopia’s first gold medal at Paris 2024
Addis Ababa, August 10, 2024 (FBC) - Tamirat Tola clinches a gold medal for Ethiopia at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 with an outstanding performance this morning.
After that scintillating achievement, he becomes the first Ethiopian to…
Trio of Ethiopian athletes advance to men’s 5000 final
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian athletes Hagos Gebrehiwot, Binyam Mehari, and Addisu Yihune have successfully advanced to the men’s 5000m finals at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games.
In the first heat, Hagos finished in…
Gudaf Tsegay aims for glory at the Paris Olympics tonight
Addis Ababa, August 5, 2024 (FBC) – At the ongoing 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, Ethiopian athletes are making waves in various events as Gudaf Tsegay, Ejigayehu Taye, and Medina Eisa are set to compete in the women’s 5000m final, alongside…
Selemon Barega aims to defend 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics tonight
Addis Ababa, August 2, 2024 (FBC) – At the Paris Olympics later today, Ethiopian long-distance runner Selemon Barega is aiming for a second Olympic gold medal in the men’s 10,000m race, which could potentially match an Olympic record held…
Ermias Girma, Samuel Tefera through to the semi-finals of 1500m at Paris Olympics
Addis Ababa, August 2, 2024 (FBC) – At the ongoing Paris Olympic Games, Ethiopian runners Ermias Girma and Samuel Tefera have both successfully secured their places in the semi-finals of the men’s 1500m qualification race.
Ermias, who…