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Mary Joy Ethiopia’s 5km charity run to mobilize up to 15,000 participants for a humanitarian cause
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2025 (FMC) – A charity 5km street race, themed "I Feed the Elderly, Take Care of My Health," is set to take place in Addis Ababa on April 6, 2025.
Organized by Mary…
Birnesh Dessie wins Women First Run 2025 5km race
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Young athlete Birnesh Dessie has been crowned as winner of this year’s Safaricom Ethiopia Women First Run 5 km race, which was held in Addis Ababa this…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Kenenisa Bekele announces he will compete in the 2025 London Marathon
Addis Ababa, February 17, 2025 (FMC) — Veteran athlete Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia has announced that he will compete in the 2025 London Marathon.
It was mentioned that this would be the…