Ethiopians „March Forward“ once again in DubaiIf there’s a soundtrack to the annual Dubai Marathon, it is the Ethiopian national anthem; so frequently have athletes from the East African nation won the event. In making it six in a row for Ethiopian debutant men in Dubai, Melak’s victory was particularly impressive. If Melak was following a tradition, albeit recent of debutant winners in Dubai, Dessie exhibited a habit that many athletes can only envy. Nibret Melak ETH 2:04:002. Anchinalu Dessie ETH 2:18:312.

Source: Ethiopian News February 02, 2026 23:13 UTC