Ethiopian athlete Mezgebu Sime claimed victory at the 2026 Lille Half Marathon in France, leading an Ethiopian one-two finish in the men’s race.
Sime dominated the race from the start, maintaining his lead with an impressive display of endurance and consistency before crossing the finish line in 1:00:23.
Fellow Ethiopian Ararso Negasa Gemeda finished second in 1:01:37 after a strong performance.
The result saw Ethiopian athletes secure both the first and second spots. Kenya’s Onesmus Kipchirchir finished third.
In the women’s race, French athlete Mathilde Sénéchal claimed victory with a time of 1:10:12.
