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Tesfaye Deriba clinches Barcelona Marathon 2025 title with course record
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopian long distance runner Tesfaye Deriba has reigned supreme in the Zurich Barcelona Marathon 2025 on Sunday morning, 16 March.
The Ethiopian athlete broke the course record as he clinched the title in the men’s race, clocking 02:04:13. Cornelius Kibet Kiplagat and Enock Onchari of Kenya complete the…
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Jemal Yimer leads Ethiopia’s star-studded field in Seoul Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2025 (FMC) – Long distance runner Jemal Yimer leads Ethiopia's star studded field in Seoul marathon slated for this weekend — Sunday, March 16, 2025.
His compatriots Haftu Tekelu (2:04:42), Abraha Adihana…
Tsigie Duguma, Freweyni Hailu secure wild cards for Nanjing
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2025 (FMC) — Tsigie Duguma and Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia have secured wild cards for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25, the world's athletics sport governing body confirmed today.
The two…
Construction of Barhir Dar Stadium nearing completion – DPM
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2025 (FMC) – The construction of the Bahir Dar International Stadium is nearing completion according to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Temesgen Truneh.
The Deputy PM’s comments on the ongoing efforts to…
Ethiopian runners dominate Tokyo Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 2, 2025 - (FMC) Ethiopian runners achieved an impressive double victory at the Tokyo Marathon, clinching both the men's and women's titles.
Tadesse Takele secured the win in the men's category, finishing the race with a…
Sutume Kebede tipped to defend Tokyo Marathon title
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2025 (FMC) – Sutume Kebede of Ethiopia will defend their titles when she races as part of strong field at the Tokyo Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – on Sunday (2).
Sutume, who set a…
Selemon Barega triumphs in his Marathon debut at the 2025 Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Addis Ababa, February 23, 2025 (FMC) - In his marathon debut, Selemon Barega secured victory at the 2025 Zurich Maratón de Sevilla held in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The athlete completed the race in an outstanding time of 2:05:14, marking…