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.

Sorome Negash
Personal information
NationalityEthiopian
Born (1997-11-25) 25 November 1997 (age 28)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Marathon, Long-distance running

Career

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In 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

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CompetitionPositionEventTimeNotes
2023 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon9thMarathon2:26:40
2023 Dublin Marathon1stMarathon2:26:22Personal best at the time
2024 Dublin Marathon2ndMarathon2:24:45Personal best

Personal bests

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As of May 2025, Negash's personal best is:[4]

  • Marathon – 2:24:45 (Dublin, 27 October 2024)

References

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  1. "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.
  2. "2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon Results". MarathonView. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  3. "Athletes: Amente Sorome Negash". RRM Online Guide. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Amente Sorome Negash". World Athletics. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  5. "Kenyan and Ethiopian runners take Irish Life Dublin Marathon titles". BBC Sport. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  6. "Kenyan and Ethiopian Runners take Irish Life Dublin Marathon titles". Q102.ie. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. "2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon Results". MarathonView. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
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