Overview

• Shewarge Alene collapsed during a training session near Addis Ababa and was taken to a hospital, where she died, according to race organizers.
• The adidas Stockholm Marathon confirmed her death in an official statement and offered condolences to her family and loved ones.
• Authorities have not disclosed a cause of death, and no additional official details have been released.
• Her 2025 season included victory in Stockholm about four months ago following a January personal best of 2:29:34 at the Tata Mumbai Marathon.
• Alene recorded wins across multiple countries, including three Mexico City Marathon titles, and trained for stretches in Mexico and New York before returning to Ethiopia this year.