Sorome Negash (born 25 November 1997), also known as Amente Sorome Negash, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She is a former winner of the Dublin Marathon.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 25 November 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Marathon, Long-distance running |
Career
editIn October 2023, Negash won the Dublin Marathon with a time of 2:26:22, a personal best at the time.[1][2]
Earlier that year, she placed ninth at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, recording a time of 2:26:40.[3]
At the 2024 edition of the Dublin Marathon, Negash returned as the defending champion and finished second, improving her personal best to 2:24:45. She was narrowly beaten by fellow Ethiopian runner Asmirach Nega, who set a new course record.[4][5][6][7]
Major competition results
edit| Competition | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon | 9th | Marathon | 2:26:40 | |
| 2023 Dublin Marathon | 1st | Marathon | 2:26:22 | Personal best at the time |
| 2024 Dublin Marathon | 2nd | Marathon | 2:24:45 | Personal best |
Personal bests
editAs of May 2025, Negash's personal best is:[4]
- Marathon – 2:24:45 (Dublin, 27 October 2024)
References
edit- ↑ "Amente Sorome Negash wins 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon as Ann-Marie McGlynn takes national title". Her Sport. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon Results". MarathonView. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "Athletes: Amente Sorome Negash". RRM Online Guide. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Amente Sorome Negash". World Athletics. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "Kenyan and Ethiopian runners take Irish Life Dublin Marathon titles". BBC Sport. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "Kenyan and Ethiopian Runners take Irish Life Dublin Marathon titles". Q102.ie. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon Results". MarathonView. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
External links
edit- Amente Sorome Negash at World Athletics