Ejgayehu Taye’s performance at the Kingston edition of the Grand Slam Track event was nothing short of spectacular! Winning both the 3000m and 5000m women’s events back-to-back demonstrates incredible endurance and strategic racing. It’s impressive that she was able to fend off tough competition from athletes like Agnes Jebet Ngetich and Tsige Gebreselama, both of whom are no strangers to top-tier performances in long-distance events.
Her triumph not only secured her the Grand Slam Track title but also earned her the inaugural Women’s Long Distance Award, making her the first-ever recipient of such an honor. This is a significant milestone in her career and an exciting moment for Ethiopian athletics, which has a rich tradition in distance running.
