Melak and Dessie clinch Ethiopian double at Dubai Marathon 2026
Debutant Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie made it an Ethiopian double as the Dubai Marathon celebrated its 25th anniversary with two world-class winning times on Sunday.
Debutant Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie made it an Ethiopian double as the Dubai Marathon celebrated its 25th anniversary with two world-class winning times on Sunday.
The organising committee of the Dubai Marathon opens registration for the 25th edition of the iconic race, set to take place on February 1, 2026.
Debutant Bute Gemechu clinches victory, whilst Bedatu Hirpa delivers an unexpected win over favourite Dera Dida as Ethiopians dominate the 2025 Dubai Marathon on Sunday.
When it comes to athletics, the Tola-Dida family from Ethiopia could be considered royalty. They have a particular fondness for the Dubai marathon, which marks its 25th anniversary with this Sunday’s race.
Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa will return to the scene of one of his most memorable victories when he joins the elite field of world-class athletes at the 24th Dubai Marathon on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Tigist Ketema breaks debut world record while a former javelin
thrower Addisu Gobena takes the men’s title at the 2024 Dubai Marathon.
Reigning Dubai Marathon champion Dera Dida of Ethiopia will lead the women’s elite field when she returns for her title defence in Dubai in January.
The 23rd Dubai Marathon will take place on January 7, 2024, returning to its traditional location in the city’s heart.
The Dubai Marathon will return for a 23rd staging on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Tsegaye Mekonnen Asefa, former winner and unofficial junior world record holder, will participate in the 2023 Dubai Marathon on February 12th.
Ethiopia’s Mosinet Geremew and Roza Dereje smashed the course records to take the men’s and women’s titles at the 2018 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, the world’s richest marathon on Friday.
Ethiopians Tesfaye Dibaba Abera and Tirfi Beyene Tsegaye were crowned winners at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
A combination of the biggest pot of prize money and most pancake-flat course among the major marathons means that extraordinary results can be expected in Dubai. The has maintained that…
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