ADDIS ABABA –Ethiopian Athletics Federation, EAF, announced a team of 42 athletes both in men’s and women’s events who will take part at the 2019 IAAF World Championship that will begin in Doha, Qatar on September 27. The global big event will come to a close on 6 October.
The athletes are expected to compete in 24 different events such as marathon, 10, 000 metres, 5, 000m, 1,500m and 3,000m hurdles.
In men’s marathon the Ethiopian representatives are Lelisa Desisa, Mosinet Geremew, Mule Wasihun and Shura Kitata while in the women’s event Roza Dereje, Ruti Aga and Shura Demise.
Hagos Gebrehiwot, Yomif Kejelcha, Anduamlak Belhu and Solomon Barega while in women’s Almaz Ayana, Letesenbet Gidey, Netsnet Gudeta, Senbere Teferi and Tsehay Gemechu will represent the country in 10, 000m men’s and women’s events.
Hagos Gebrehiwot, Tilahun Haile, Solomon Barega, Abadi Hagos and Muktar Idris will race in men’s 5, 000m while Letesenbet Gidey, Hawi Feyisa, Fantu Worku and Tsehay Gemechu are the women’s representatives in 5,000m.
In men’s 1, 500m Samuel Teferi and Tadele Lema while in women’s Genzebe Dibaba, Gudaf Tsegaye, Axumawit Ambaye and Lemlem Hailu run in the same 1, 500m race.
Getnet Wale, Chala Bayu, Lemecha Girma and Takele Nigatu are taking part in 3, 000m hurdles while in the women’s event participants are Mekdes Abebe, Lome Tefera and Agere Belachew.
In the 10, 000m and 5, 000m men’s and women’s events the Ethiopians are expected to shine at Doha. Athletes like Solomon Barega, Hagos Gebrehiwot and Yomif Kejelcha are now in their best form. The Ethiopian trio may take the podium by enjoying a sweeping victory.
The same is expected for the women’s 10,000m and 5, 000m race. Almaz Ayana, Letesenbet Gidey, Netsnet Gudeta, Senbere Teferi and Tsehay Gemechu are set to run in Doha in 10, 000 m. The good thing is that Letesenbet and Tsehay Gemechu are also taking part in 5, 000m race. Letesenbet is now highly regarded to dominate the Doha event as her endurance and finishing capacity proved to be effective.
The Ethiopian Herald September 17, 2019
BY SOLOMON BEKELE
