Letesenbet Gidey sets record in women’s 10,000 meter two days after previous record

The Ethiopian set a new record of 29 minutes, 1.03 seconds at the Ethiopian Olympic trials, which are being held in Hengelo.

Gidey took 5.79 seconds off the mark set by Hassan on Sunday. Hassan, an Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, had bettered the previous record held by Ethiopian Almaz Ayanas by over 10 seconds. Read More