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Ethiopian runners dominate Tokyo Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 2, 2025 - (FMC) Ethiopian runners achieved an impressive double victory at the Tokyo Marathon, clinching both the men's and women's titles.
Tadesse Takele secured the win in the men's category, finishing the race with a personal best time of 2 hours, 03 minutes, and 23 seconds. In the women’s race, Sutume Assefa crossed the…
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Sutume Kebede tipped to defend Tokyo Marathon title
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2025 (FMC) – Sutume Kebede of Ethiopia will defend their titles when she races as part of strong field at the Tokyo Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – on Sunday (2).
Sutume, who set a…
Selemon Barega triumphs in his Marathon debut at the 2025 Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Addis Ababa, February 23, 2025 (FMC) - In his marathon debut, Selemon Barega secured victory at the 2025 Zurich Maratón de Sevilla held in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The athlete completed the race in an outstanding time of 2:05:14, marking…
Kenenisa Bekele announces he will compete in the 2025 London Marathon
Addis Ababa, February 17, 2025 (FMC) — Veteran athlete Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia has announced that he will compete in the 2025 London Marathon.
It was mentioned that this would be the 42-year-old's last outing in the London Marathon…
Gudaf Tsegay rebounds with No.2 all time indoor 1500m in Torun
Addis Ababa, February 16, 2025 (FMC) — World indoor record-holder Gudaf Tsegay ran the second-fastest indoor 1500m of all time, clocking 3:53.92 to improve her own meeting record at the ORLEN Copernicus Cup, the penultimate Gold level…
Yomif Kejelcha moves to No.2 all time for 10km in Castellón
Addis Ababa, February 16, 2025 (FMC) — Yomif Kejelcha and Medina Eisa secured an Ethiopian double at the 10K Facsa Castellón, a World Athletics Label road race, held in the Spanish coastal city on Sunday (16).
While Kejelcha targeted the…
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha chases world 10km record in Castellón
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha will target another record-breaking performance at the 10K Facsa Castellón, a World Athletics Label road race, on Sunday (16).
The 27-year-old may have lost his world…