MARATHON runner Shewarge Alene has died aged 30.
The Ethiopian collapsed during a training session and was taken to hospital near the nation’s capital Addis Ababa.
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AFPAlene crosses the finish line to win the women’s race of the Stockholm marathon on May 31, 2025[/caption]
But the top athlete tragically passed away soon after arrival.
It was only in May that Alene won the Stockholm Marathon – and the event’s Instagram page shared the news of her sad death on Thursday.
The message read: “It is with deep sadness that we received the news of the passing of Shewarge Alene, winner of the adidas Stockholm Marathon 2025.
“Shewarge Alene felt unwell during a training session and was taken to the hospital, where unfortunately her life could not be saved.
“She was 30 years old. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.”
Alene was a successful runner, winning 12 of the 27 races she entered as a professional.
She set a new PB of 2:29.34 in January at the Tata Mumbai Marathon.
But winning the Stockholm Marathon was arguably her greatest achievement – with a race time of 2:30:38.
That added to her list of victories around the world, including a pair of wins in Mexico – where she resided – having also previously lived in New York.
Alene was back in Ethiopia when she complained of feeling unwell and tired.
And although she was subsequently taken to a hospital – she passed away shortly after.
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