Athlétisme : La marathonienne éthiopienne Yebrgual Melese s’éteint à 36 ans
The world of African athletics is in mourning, with the passing of Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese, who died this Tuesday at the age of 36, following a sudden illness during routine training, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation announced.
A specialist in long-distance running, Melese was actively preparing for the Ottawa Marathon (Canada) scheduled for May 24. According to several local media outlets, the athlete suffered a sudden illness in Addis Ababa.
the Ethiopian capital, before being urgently evacuated to a hospital. Despite the intervention of medical staff, she did not survive.
No further details regarding the exact circumstances of his death have been released at this time.
In a statement, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation expressed its deep sadness: "The Ethiopian Athletics Federation expresses its deep sadness following the sudden death of this heroic athlete and offers its condolences to her family, friends, and fans."
Throughout her career, Yebrgual Melese distinguished herself in several major international races, notably winning the Houston, Prague, and Shanghai marathons. Her best result in one of the prestigious World Marathon Majors remains her second-place finish at the Chicago Marathon in 2015, a landmark year in which she also triumphed in Houston and Prague.
Her last competitive appearance was at the Beijing marathon in May 2025, which she failed to finish.
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