Some of Ethiopia’s top athletes are poised for standout performances at the upcoming Meet Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais on February 10, 2023. Lamecha Girma, Selemon Barega, and Getnet Wale have dominated the 3000m this year with incredible speed and endurance, stirring excitement among fans worldwide.
Reigning world indoor 3000m record holder Lamecha Girma returns to compete in Lievin. He’ll take on the 2000m event following his staggering 7:23.81 record last year. That wasn’t the end of his 2022 success – Lamecha also set a world steeplechase best and an Ethiopian 1500m record (3:29.51), underlining his range.
Lamecha began his season in top form, winning the 2000m at Boston in a new meeting record of 7:29.09. Intriguingly, his 2000m split (4:58.44) matched his 3000m world record pace (4:58.38), suggesting maintained peak conditioning. All signs point to another spectacular Lamecha performance.
With their remarkable speed and endurance, Lamecha, Solomon and Wale have cemented themselves as athletics favorites.
The World Athletics Indoor Championships, set for March 1-3 in Glasgow, also promises to showcase Ethiopia’s dominance over middle distances.
As the date nears, anticipation is building for an explosive exhibition of athletic prowess from these three giants of the track. Fans worldwide eagerly await their clash and the records that could fall. Ethiopia’s presence is sure to captivate globally as the stars etch themselves further into history.
The Ethiopian Athletics Federation is preparing to unveil the roster heading to Glasgow’s Indoor Championships, the 19th edition of the prestigious meet.
