Shewarge Alene dead at 30: Tragedy as reigning Stockholm Marathon champion collapses and dies in training session

Published on September 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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.

Ethiopia's Shewarge Alene reacting after winning the women's race of the Stockholm marathon.Runner Shewarge Alene has died aged 30

But she tragically passed away soon after arrival.

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