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Global medallists Gotytom Gebreslase and Leul Gebresilase head Sydney Marathon fields
Addis Ababa, September 13, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia’s 2022 world champion Gotytom Gebreslase and her compatriot Leul Gebresilase, the 2023 world bronze medallist, feature in the fields for the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday (15).
Gotytom is a two-time world marathon medallist, having…
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Ethiopian youths are showcasing their talents at the 47th world skills competition in Lyon
Addis Ababa, September 12, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's gifted youth are showcasing their talents at the 47th World Skills Competition, which was officially inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron in Lyon on Tuesday.
The competition…
Yayesh Gete clinches second gold medal for Ethiopia at Paris Paralympics
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2024 (FBC) – At the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, Ethiopia’s Yayesh Gete secured the second gold medal for her country after her commanding victory in the 1,500m women's blind race (T-11) final
She clocked a…
Aleshign Bawoqe, General Ayansa take gold on world U20 2024’s penultimate pay
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2024 (FBC) – At the World Athletics U20 Championships Lima 24, Ethiopian youngster Aleshign Bawoqe has stormed to victory in the women’s 3000m final, clocking 8:50.32 to top the race and clinch the fourth gold medal…
Ethiopia’s Sembo sets steeplechase championship record to win world U20 title in Lima
Addis Ababa, August 30, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Sembo Almayew lived up to her favourite’s billing in fine style to become the first ever Ethiopian world U20 women’s steeplechase champion, the Paris Olympian surging clear of her chief rival…
Ethiopia’s Medina Eisa runs championship record to retain world U20 5000m title in Lima
Addis Ababa, August 28, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Medina Eisa turned up the heat on her rivals to successfully defend her 5000m title, the highlight of the first day of action at the World Athletics U20 Championships Lima 24.
Medina’s…
Ethiopia’s young athletes tipped to excel at World Athletics U20 Championship
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2024 (FBC) – Medina Eisa and Mekdes Alemshet, two of Ethiopia’s most promising young athletes, are expected to excel in the women’s 5000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships 2024, which is scheduled to…