Marathon record holder Chepng'etich to grace Great Ethiopian Run
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya celebrates after finishing first in the women’s race, setting a new world record at 2:09:56 during the Chicago Marathon at Grant Park on October 13, 2024.
Tanui and Gebrselassie share a storied history that dates back to the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. In the 10,000m final, then-defending champion Tanui lost to Haile, who was making the leap from junior success to senior glory.
In a dramatic turn, Haile accidentally stepped on Tanui’s shoe, prompting Tanui to kick it off and surge ahead, only to be narrowly defeated by Haile. The two have since become close friends, now united in their efforts to uplift African athletics and nurture emerging talent.
Women’s marathon record holder, Ruth Chepng'etich of Kenya, is set to grace the 24th edition of the Great Ethiopian Run 10km road race in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday.
The annual race, recognised as a World Athletics Label Road Race, has consistently invited Kenyans to compete and serve as guests, fostering stronger ties between Kenya and Ethiopia. This year, more than 50,000 participants have registered, underscoring the event's prominence.
