Grand African Run takes continent’s sporting legacy to diaspora
The eighth edition of the Grand African Run was held on 10 October in Alexandria, Virginia, US, bringing together participants for a celebration of...
Haile Gebrselassie’s Forbes Africa recognition shines light on Ethiopia’s running legacy
Haile Gebrselassie, the Ethiopian distance-running legend whose influence extends from Olympic glory into business and sporting institution-building, has been named one of 15 Icons...
World Athletics Awards 2026 announce nominees for new fan-powered Moment of the Year
World Athletics has announced nominees for new fan-powered Moment of the Year as part of the World Athletics Awards 2026.
Fans have full voting...
Ethiopia’s Wudinesh Alemu sets World U20 Best in Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026
Nineteen-year-old Ethiopian runner Wudinesh Alemu, running in the second half marathon of her career, improved the World U20 Best to win the Vedanta Delhi...
Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw and Burundi’s Egide Ntakarutimana impress at the Cross Internacional Zornotza
Ethiopia's Likina Amebaw and Burundi's Egide Ntakarutimana impressed at the Cross Internacional Zornotza – the second Gold-level meeting of this season’s World Athletics Cross...
