Ethiopian duo Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema won the men’s and women’s races respectively in the…
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Ethiopia: Tamrat Tola Reawakens Ethiopian Athletic Fans
The astounding finish by Tamrat Tola has reawakened the diving mood of many Ethiopian athletic fans…
Ethiopia: ‘Forty Kilometers Are Nothing to Me’
Near the very place where our gallant athlete Abebe Bikila won the first ever gold medal…
Kenya: Podium Sweep for Kenya and Ethiopia At Rain-Drenched Boston 10k Race
Nairobi — World half marathon champion Sabastian Sawe led a Kenyan podium sweep at the Boston…
Ethiopia: Eldoret’s Success and Bekoji’s Aspirations – a Contrast in Athletic Support
Middle- and long-distance running have firmly established East Africans in the athletic hall of fame. Kenya…
Ethiopia: Securing Middle Distance Running Spot At Paris Olympics Mandatory
Until recently, Ethiopia had not officially disclosed the list of athletes who met the qualifying times…
Ethiopia: Anti-Doping Authority Ramps Up Testing for Paris Bound Athletes
Ethiopia’s anti-doping efforts are kicking into high gear earlier than expected as the country looks to…
Ethiopia: Thousands Gather for Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa — Tens of thousands of people have gathered at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa…
Kenya: World Road Running Champs – Kimeli Earns Bronze as Ethiopia Sweep 1-2
Nairobi — Nicholas Kimeli closed down his season with a bronze medal in the inaugural 5km…
Ethiopia: Tigst Assefa Smashes Marathon World Record
Berlin — Ethiopian Tigst Assefa has broken the women’s world marathon record in Berlin by more…