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World Athletics officially ratifies Tigist Assefa’s world marathon record
Addis Ababa, May 23, 2024 (FBC) - The world athletics sports governing body, World Athletics, confirmed that it has officially ratified Tigist Assefa’s world marathon record of 2:11:53 set in Berlin in September 2023.
The Ethiopian smashed the previous mark by more than two minutes at the BMW Berlin Marathon on 24 September, becoming the first…
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Diaspora asked to cheer Ethiopian athletes at Paris Olympic Games
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2024 (FBC) - The National Organizing Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympics has disclosed ambitious plans to facilitate the attendance of over 200,000 members of the Ethiopian diaspora at the upcoming Summer Games.
In…
Selemon Barega wins the 5000m showdown at USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix in Los Angeles
Addis Ababa, May 18, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia's Olympic 10,000m champion Selemon Barega has won the 2024 World Athletics Continental Tour Gold continues with the 5000m showdown at the USA Track & Field Los Angeles Grand Prix.
Selemon…
Kenenisa Bekele, Tigst Aseffa to lead Ethiopian marathon team at Paris Olympics
Addis Ababa, May 17, 2024 (FBC) – Renowned athletes Kenenisa Bekele and Tigst Aseffa are set to lead the Ethiopian marathon team at the upcoming Paris Olympics, as announced by the Athletics Federation.
The men’s team includes Sisay…
Lemi Berhanu, Bedhatu Hirpa complete an Ethiopian double at Prague Marathon
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian runners Lemi Berhanu and Bedhatu Hirpha achieved a remarkable feat by securing a double victory for Ethiopia in the 2024 Prague International Marathon. Both athletes displayed their dominance over…
Ethiopians dominate Suzhou Diamond League 5000m final
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian athletes have dominated the top four spots at Suzhou Diamond League 5000m final on Friday.
Mekedes Alemeshete managed to win the race, clocking both a personal best and world-leading time of…
Medina Eisa breaks the women’s U20 5000m record
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Medina Eisa has broken the women’s under-20 world record at the fourth edition of Adizero Road to Records road race in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on Saturday.
The 19 years old Medina Eisa took…