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26 November, 2007
Addis Ababa, November 25, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The Great Ethiopian Run of the new Ethiopia Millennium that attracted over 30,000 people was held on Sunday in Addis Ababa City.
Mayor of the Addis Ababa City Caretaker Administration, Berhane Deressa officially started the road race, which is mainly sponsored by Toyota.
Over 12 resident ambassadors and other members of the international community in Ethiopia took part in the mass race, which attracted the attention of guests and media representatives worldwide.
Wude Ayaleyew from ‘EEPCo Sport Club’ finished first from the women while Aselefech Mergia of the ‘Omedla’ and Koreni Jelila of the ‘Defense Sport Clubs’ finished second and third respectively.
The winners were awarded 25,000 Birr, 12,000 Birr, and 6,000 Birr respectively.
From men participants, Tsegaye Kebede, finished fist while Tolla Bene and Feyessa Lelissa finished second and third respectively.
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ethiopia finished first from the diplomatic corps and received the “Ambassador's Award” of the Ethiopian.
The run is said to be the biggest ever road race to be staged in Africa attracting tens of thousands of participants every year.
The Ethiopian News Agency