Miruts Yifter

Markos Berhanu September 10, 2017

The past year witnessed the loss of prominent Ethiopian visionaries, artists and athletes. They have left a significant impact on...

Mamo Gebrehiwot December 23, 2016

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Miruts Yifter, an Ethiopian running legend who inspired world-class athletes like Haile Gebreselassie, has died in...

Zecharias Etyopia December 22, 2016

Miruts Yifter (191) followed by fellow Ethiopian athletes Mohammed Kedir and Tolossa Kotu at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games (Photo:agence...

Mamo Gebrehiwot December 22, 2016

Miruts Yifter, one of the greatest Ethiopian athletes of all times, has passed away today at the age of 72. A...

Zecharias Etyopia December 8, 2016

By Zecharias Zelalem Miruts Yifter, Tolossa Kotu and Lasse Viren - 1980 Moscow Olympics (Getty Images) Talkative, playful and...

Rahel Samuel October 7, 2013

By Gerald Imray, AP Sports WriterÃ‚Â JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- It once seemed inconceivable. Yet, Ethiopia is just two games from...

Mamo Gebrehiwot January 5, 2012

African athletes have made a huge contribution to the sport, with the continent's illustrious history stretching back to even before...

Mamo Gebrehiwot December 27, 2010

New York, USA - Olympic filmmaker Bud Greenspan, who wrote, produced and directed Olympic Games and feature films, including Ã¢â‚¬Å“The...

Mistre Haile Selassie July 25, 2010

By Mistre Haile SelassieÃ‚Â Zurich, Switzerland - The 8th Annual Ethiopian Sport & Culture Festival in Europe will be held...