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Stockholm Marathon Winner Shewarge Alene Dies at 30 After Falling Ill in Training

No medical cause has been released, with tributes highlighting her breakout year.

Overview

  • Stockholm Marathon organisers announced her death in an official Instagram statement on Thursday.
  • Officials said she became unwell during a training session in the Addis Ababa area and later died at a hospital.
  • Alene won the 2025 Stockholm Marathon in 2:30:38, following a personal best of 2:29:34 at January’s ta MuMumbai Marathon.
  • She captured 12 victories in 27 professional marathons and had lived and raced internationally, including stints in Mexico and New York.
  • Coaches and teammates praised her determination and influence on young athletes, while authorities have not disclosed a cause of death.