Almaz Ayana

Delhi Half Marathon: Kenya's Daniel Ebenyo And Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana Take Top Honours

Although Ayana maintained her 16-minute pace for each of the five-kilometre intervals, but thereafter slowed down in the final phases of the race as her nearest challenger Stella was a distance away and had to run her own race.

Oct 15, 2023, 13:41 PM IST

Delhi Half Marathon: Almaz Ayana, Berhanu Legese win

Ayana, the world's leading woman long distance runner on track, clocked one hour, seven minutes and 11 seconds to emerge champion in her maiden half marathon race as Ethiopians ran away with all the three top positions.

Nov 19, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Delhi Half Marathon: International athletes not bothered by pollution

There have been calls to postpone or cancel the event and the Delhi High Court had issued a notice to the race organisers after the Indian Medical Association wrote a letter to the Court in this regard.

Nov 16, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

Usain Bolt, Almaz Ayana named AIFF World Athletes of the Year

This is a record sixth time Bolt has won the the male athlete of the year award.

Dec 03, 2016, 18:06 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 7 Recap: Mighty Michael Phelps stunned on record-breaking day

Phelps was seeking his 23rd Olympic gold in the 100m butterfly but Schooling, 21, relegated the legendary American to silver.

Aug 13, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000 meter race

Ayana will now turn her attention to her preferred 5,000m distance.

Aug 12, 2016, 21:24 PM IST