Her silver medal at the World Championships in Budapest this year showcased her remarkable progress. Despite being selected primarily for the 5000m at the World Championships, an event she had contested just once before, Hailu persevered. She now eagerly anticipates her first road mile as a benchmark for future endeavors. The Ethiopian Middle-Distance RenaissanceThe Ethiopian women’s middle-distance running team has been growing steadily. The best may still be on the horizon for these rising Ethiopian middle-distance stars.

Source: Ethiopian News September 30, 2023 00:27 UTC