US EditionEthiopian 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 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…
In May Shewarge Alene won the marathon in Stockholm. Now the athlete died in her native Ethiopia after she had previously complained about heart problems. There is no further information on the cause of death.
Great sadness in the sports world. Marathon runner Shewarge Alene is dead. The Ethiopian athlete died unexpectedly at the age of only 30. Just a few months ago Alene had won the Stockholm Marathon. The participation in the net is great.
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