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Who is Tigist Assefa, the Marathon Phenomenon in Berlin? Unveiling the Winner and Record-Breaker

Who is Tigist Assefa, the Marathon Phenomenon in Berlin? Unveiling the Winner and Record-Breaker

Tigist Assefa, a name that has become synonymous with speed, endurance, and excellence. On a serene Berlin morning in September 2023, Tigist Assefa shattered the women’s marathon world record, finishing the marathon in a groundbreaking 2:11:53. This astonishing feat was achieved in her new £400 shoes, a testament to both technology and her unparalleled athletic […]

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Ethiopia: Tigst Assefa shatters women’s world record shattered by more than 2 minutes in Berlin Marathon

Ethiopia: Tigst Assefa shatters women’s world record shattered by more than 2 minutes in Berlin Marathon

By Associated PressTigst Assefa didn’t just break the world record in the women’s marathon Sunday in Berlin, she obliterated it, lowering it by more than two minutes and becoming the first woman to finish a marathon in under 2 hours 12 minutes. The 26-year-old Ethiopian, an 800-meter specialist running only her third marathon, finished in 2

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Ethiopia’s Tsegay shatters women’s 5000 metres world record

Ethiopia’s Tsegay shatters women’s 5000 metres world record

Sept 17 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay smashed the women’s 5,000 metres world record with a run of 14 minutes 00.21 seconds on Sunday at the Eugene Diamond League finale, breaking Kenyan Faith Kipyegon’s previous mark set in June. Kenyan Beatrice Chebet finished second in 14:05.92 while Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye was third in 14:21.52. “My

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Ethiopia´s Girma sets indoor world record in 3,000m

Ethiopia´s Girma sets indoor world record in 3,000m

16th February 2023 LIEVIN, France (AP) – Ethiopia´s Lamecha Girma broke a 25-year-old indoor world record in the 3,000 meters on Wednesday at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais. Girma, who won the silver medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Tokyo Olympics, covered the distance in 7 minutes, 23.81 seconds at the World Athletics event. The

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The Dibaba sisters- Five Ethiopian Sisters who are all successful Athletes

The Dibaba sisters- Five Ethiopian Sisters who are all successful Athletes

The trailblazing sisters are known as Anna Dibaba, Melat Dibaba, Tirunesh Dibaba, Ejegayehu Dibaba and Genzebe Dibaba from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Dibaba sisters are the World’s Most Decorated Athletics Family, among them they have won 4 Olympic Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, 3 Bronze Medals and 15 World Championships. They were inspired by their

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Ethiopian women athletes swarm the 2022 Valencia Marathon

Ethiopian women athletes swarm the 2022 Valencia Marathon

Ethiopian women atheletes ablazed the 2022 Valencia Marathon, as Athlete Amane Beriso claimed the top spot in women’s category on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Athlete Amane Beriso upstaged Ethiopian compatriot and the 2022 world 10,000m champion, Letesenbet Gidey, in the women’s race to go third on the all-time list. The pre-race build-up revolved around Letesenbet,

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Ethiopia: An Extraordinary Win In Its History of Athletics

Ethiopia: An Extraordinary Win In Its History of Athletics

Ethiopian Athletics team is celebrating its outstanding victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon with residents of Addis Ababa by touring the streets of the capital. The athletics team has been given a hero’s welcome upon arrival to Addis Ababa on Wednesday after a remarkable performance at the world athletics championships. A national

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