A young Ethiopian born in the rural countryside of this topographically-diverse nation watches one of the country’s legion of long distance running…
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Mesenet Geremew and Abebech Afework take surprise Great Ethiopian Run 10km victories
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Mesenet Geremew and Abebech Afework were the deserved winners of the men’s and women’s races respectively in the…
African runners must like something about Shelter Island because they keep winning, posting quality times and dominating the Island’s annual 10K race.…
Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie says he is fit and will next run in February’s Tokyo marathon. The 37-year-old Ethiopian announced…
AMSTERDAM, October 17 (Xinhua) — Getu Feleke won the 35th edition of the Amsterdam marathon on Sunday in perfect sunny conditions. The…
Movies from 65 nations will compete for best foreign film at the Oscars, including entries from Ethiopia and Greenland, which are new…
The Athlete (Atletu), Review, A film on the life of Abebe Bikila
To Watch the film trailer scroll Down “The Athlete” is an uplifting story about an Ethiopian runner named Abebe Bikila who became…
With a bold, late-race move and a little luck, Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba took home the 5000m title at the IAAF World Junior…
Ethiopians take titles in Subaru 4 Mile Chase (VIDEO)
The 30th running of the Subaru 4 Mile Chase featured one thrilling finish, one dominating performance, and two winners from Ethiopia. Bado…
Gebre Gebremariam wins Atlanta Peachtree Road Race by Photo finish
With eyes affixed on a finish line banner and two men approaching side-by-side, fans craned their necks to identify the victor of…