Ethiopian Athletics Federation Prepares for 18th Half Marathon in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation will hold the 18th Ethiopian Half Marathon, showcasing 535 athletes from multiple regions and clubs. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has finalized its preparations for the 18th…

Diribe Welteji Breaks Records at Philadelphia Grand Slam Track

Diribe Welteji made history at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track by winning the women’s 800-meter race with a record-breaking time of 1:58.94, securing her place as the Philadelphia Slam Champion.…

Athletics Federation Revamps Selection Process for 2025 World Championships 

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has unveiled a revised selection strategy for its 10,000m squad ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Federation will abandon its traditional…

13th U-20 and 4th U-18 Ethiopian Athletics Championships set to start 

Addis Ababa, May 22, 2025 The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has finalized its preparations to host the 13th Ethiopian U-20 and 4th U-18 Athletics Championships in Dire Dawa from **May…

Ethiopian stars set to shine at the 2025 Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend welcomes over 36,500 runners and has global recognition. Elite runners from Ethiopia and Kenya are expected to put on a fierce competition in Canada’s Premier Race.…

Medina Eisa and Selemon Barega win the 2025 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

Ethiopian athletes dominated their race on Sunday with convincing victories over 10km. Medina Eisa, who is the world under-20 5000m champion, clocked 30:42 in the women’s race. Emily Sisson of…

Weekend Athletics Round-up

Tsige Duguma Sets Record in Shanghai Diamond League Ethiopian athlete Tsige Duguma won the women’s 800m race at the Shanghai Diamond League with a record-breaking time of 1.56.64. Her compatriots,…

Tigist Assefa Shatters Women-only Marathon World Record at TCS London Marathon

Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, who won silver in the 2024 Paris Olympics, smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds at the TCS London Marathon. Tigist finished the race in 2:15:50…

2025 edition of World Road Running Championships cancelled

Following last month’s decision to move the 2025 World Road Running Championships from San Diego, World Athletics has held discussions with several alternative hosts, some of which have great potential.…

Ethiopian Bedatu Hirpa wins the Paris Marathon 

Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa secured a narrow victory in the women’s Paris Marathon on Sunday, overtaking her fellow countrywoman Dera Dida just before the finish line. In the men’s race,…