Ethiopian Marathon Champion Shewarge Alene Dies at 30
Shewarge Alene, who won 12 of 27 marathons including the 2025 Stockholm Marathon, died suddenly after falling ill during training, officials said.
- On Sep 25, 2025, organisers announced Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Amare Alene died at age 30 after winning the women's race at the Stockholm Marathon in May 2025.
- While training in Addis Ababa, Shewarge Alene became unwell and was taken to hospital, but organisers of the Stockholm Marathon said she could not be saved after treatment.
- Career records show Alene ran 27 marathons, won 12, and posted personal bests of 1:07:43 half marathon and 2:27:26 marathon.
- Fans, fellow athletes and coaches have paid tribute and mourned her sudden passing, while one of her coaches recalled her as a role model inspiring athletes worldwide.
- After moving to New York City in her late teens, Shewarge Alene won major races in Mexico City, Santiago de Chile, Bangkok, Mérida and Izmir, showing her global impact.
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Shewarge Alene, Three-Time Winner of the Cdmx Marathon, Dies During a Training; She Was 30 Years Old
Shewarge Alene, an Ethiopian athlete only 30 years old who won the CDMX Marathon on three occasions, died suddenly after she fell missing in one of her trainings.Middles in Ethiopia report that Shewarge Alene suffered a food decompensation and felt bad during one of her trainings in Addis Ababa and, although she was immediately transferred to a hospital, they could not save her.Just four months ago, the Ethiopian runner had won the 2025 Stockhol…
The world of athletics is dismayed by the unexpected death of the marathonist, Shewarge Alene, the outstanding Ethiopian athlete of 30 years, recognized for her impressive victories in marathons, one of them being that of Mexico City. Shewarge Alene dies, what was the cause of the death of the marathonist who won at CDMX? Alene, who had recently conquered the Stockholm Marathon on May 31, 2025, suddenly felt bad during a training and was rushed …
Shewarge Allene, aged 30, Winner of the Stockholm Maratona in 2025, felt bad during a train and was taken to the hospital, where he had just died.
The Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at the young age of only 30. This was confirmed by the Ethiopian Athletics Association of the German Press Agency. Four months ago, she hailed her victory at the Stockholm Marathon in 2025. The organisers wrote via Instagram: "Our thoughts are with her family and her relatives.- Problems with the heartShe complained about heart problems during a training in the capital Addis Ababa and died shortl…
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