Melkeneh Azeze of Ethiopia wins men’s 3000m gold in Cali

Addis Ababa, August 6, 2022 (FBC) – Athlete Melkeneh Azeze has won addition gold for Ethiopia in men’s 3000 meter at World Athletics Under 20 in Cali.

Melkeneh has finished the race in 7:44.06 ahead of Kenya’s Felix Korir and Edwin Kimosong who settled for silver and bronze respectively.

Another Ethiopia athlete who took part in men’s 3000m, Diriba Girma finished the race fourth and settled for diploma. Melkeneh’s medal increased the number of the gold to two while three silver medals are worn previously.