The Great Ethiopian Run 2024
Nov 17, 2024 The Great Ethiopian Run, Africa’s largest road race that has inspired millions since its start in 2001. Conceived by legendary athlete Haile Gebrselassie, this annual event has transformed from
Milkesa Mengesha & Tigist Ketema Dominate 2024 Berlin Marathon
The 50th Berlin Marathon, which took place on Sunday, saw Ethiopian runners Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. On Sunday, during the 50th Berlin
Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee
By LJDemissie August 22, 2024 Concerns Regarding the Integrity of the Ethiopian
Why Dr. Ashebir Woldegiorgis Must Resign as Ethiopian Olympic Committee President
By LJDemissie August 16, 2024 Introduction: The Olympic spirit is built on
Ethiopian Edao Weily wins Oxford’s Town and Gown Race
(BBC) – A road race in Oxford has been won by an Ethiopian runner involved in a scheme to train East African athletes. Edao
Deressa Chimsa wins the Prague International Marathon
Prague, Czech Republic (IAAF) – Deressa Chimsa ran to form to win the men’s title in 2:06:25, the second fastest performance ever in Prague.
Ethiopia vs South Africa tie penciled for Rustenburg
Fifa have confirmed the venue for South Africa’s opening 2014 World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia on June 3 will be the Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Ethiopians excel in Germany
BY SAPA Hamburg – Ethiopians Shami Dawit and Seboka Diriba Tola broke local marathon records in winning the men’s races in Hamburg and Dusseldorf
Ethiopian Adhane wins Rotterdam Marathon
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Yemane Adhane of Ethiopia won the Rotterdam Marathon in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 48 seconds Sunday in windy conditions.
Gebrselassie to chase Radcliffe in special half marathon event
VIENNA (AP) — Paula Radcliffe will get a head start of 7 minutes, 52 seconds on the Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie at a special
Man Utd win to go eight points clear at top
By Neil Johnston BBC Sport Manchester United went eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a controversial Wayne Rooney penalty
Premier League – Mancini: City set to sell Balotelli
Controversial striker Mario Balotelli will not be picked again this season by Manchester City and is likely to be sold at the end of
The Ethiopian town that’s home to the world’s greatest runners
(The Guardian) – What do Kenenisa Bekele, Tirunesh Dibaba, Derartu Tulu and Fatuma Roba have in common, apart from being Olympic gold medal-winning runners?
Kenenisa Bekele to race Doha Diamond League
(AFP)DOHA: Ethiopian running legend Kenenisa Bekele will start his campaign for a fourth Olympic gold this summer by running the 3000m at the opening
We won’t let Blackburn bite us – Ferguson
source ESPN Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant Manchester United will not underestimate Blackburn Rovers, insisting they won’t let over-confidence bite them during the title
Haile Gebreselassie finishes fourth in Tokyo Marathon
By Associated PressTOKYO (AP) – Michael Kipyego of Kenya surged ahead of Haile Gebrselassie with four kilometers left on Sunday to win the Tokyo
Kenya beats Ethiopia 2-0 in Cecafa Cup
Kenya revive Cecafa Cup hopes after beating Ethiopia Kenya kept their hopes of playing in the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup quarter-finals alive after beating
Ethiopia, Somalia draw 0-0 in World Cup Qualifier
Somalia drew 0-0 with 10-man Ethiopia in their World Cup qualifier in neutral Djibouti on Saturday as the last two of Africa’s 22 lowest-ranked
Buzunesh Deba is New York’s hometown hero
New York – Ask anyone who runs regularly in Central Park: Ethiopian native Buzunesh Deba is a New Yorker. The Bronx resident, who is