Ethiopian athlete Addis Yihune wins Xiamen Diamond League race

Addis Yihune claimed victory in the men's 5000 meters at the Diamond League event in Xiamen, China, finishing in 12:57.32.

Addis Yihune completed the race at the second Diamond League stop of 2026 in the Chinese city of Xiamen. His time marked the fastest of the year and set a new meet record.

Biniyam Mehari finished in third place. In the women's 1500 meters, Birke Haylom took second.

Kena Tufa placed fifth in the women's 3000 meters steeplechase. Other Ethiopian athletes also competed in the events.

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Brigid Kosgei sets course record and Tadese Takele defends title in thrilling 2026 Tokyo Marathon finish line photo.
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Brigid Kosgei sets course record as Tadese Takele defends title at 2026 Tokyo Marathon

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2026, setting a course record of 2:14:29. Ethiopia's Tadese Takele defended his men's title in 2:03:37, edging Kenya's Geoffrey Toroitich in a sprint finish after both recorded the same time.

Ethiopian runners claimed victory in both the men's and women's races at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.

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Ethiopian runners claimed victory in both the men's and women's divisions at the Rabat Marathon held in Morocco.

Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that efforts in sports diplomacy and grassroots development are bearing fruit. Ethiopia has for the first time secured the opportunity to host a world-class competition in Addis Ababa by entering the World Athletics Calendar. The event, the World Athletics Relays, is scheduled for May 18, 2026.

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John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defended their titles at the Boston Marathon 2026 on Monday, setting new records and celebrating a Kenyan triumph. Korir won the men's race in 2:01:52, while Lokedi claimed the women's crown in 2:18:51.

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