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Ethiopian Stars Assefa and Kejelcha Nominated for Athlete Awards
10/28/2025
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- Tigst Assefa and Yomif Kejelcha from Ethiopia are nominated for the 2025 World Athletics Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year awards.
- Assefa set a women's only world record by winning the London Marathon and is one of five female nominees.
- Kejelcha is recognized for his record-breaking performances in the 5 km and 10 km races, also among five male nominees.
- Voting is open until November 2, 2025, via World Athletics' social media platforms.
- Winners will be announced at the World Athletics Awards on November 30, 2025.
