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Ethiopia’s Samuel runs second fastest in mile
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2020 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Samuel Tefera ran the second fastest time for the mile in 2020.
He clocked 3:55.86 at the Athlone International Grand Prix held yesterday in Ireland, according to African Athletics United.
The current world leader is Scottish runner Chris O'Hare with a time of 3:55.61 at the Millrose Games.
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Asian Football Confederation postpones cup ties due to coronavirus
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2020 (FBC) -The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all cup matches due to be played in East Asia until April because of concerns over coronavirus.
Several countries have imposed travel restrictions aimed…
Ethiopia earns 7 medals Special Olympics Pan African Games
Addis Ababa, January 31, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia bagged seven medals at the first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games.
Ethiopia earned two gold, one silver and four bronze medals in the competition that took place in Cairo, Egypt from…
World Indoors postponed over coronavirus fears
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2020 (FBC) -The 2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing have been postponed because of fears over the spread of the coronavirus in China.
The championships were to be held from 13-15 March but…
Ethiopian runners dominate at Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020
Addis Ababa, January 24, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopian runners dominate in both men's and women's competition at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020,.
Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila clocked 2:06:15 to win the men's title while in the…
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2020 (FBC) -US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California.
Bryant, 41, was travelling in a private helicopter…
PM meets with National Committee formed for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Addis Ababa, January 24, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with a National Committee formed to coordinate the activities and engagement of Ethiopian Athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The committee briefed the Prime…