Ethiopian runners sweep tRUNsylvania 10km — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Ethiopian runners dominated the 2026 tRUNsylvania 10km in Brasov, Romania. Khairi Bejiga won the men's race, becoming the first to win back-to-back titles. Asefu Abreha claimed victory in the women's race.
Bejiga led the race from the start, maintaining a fast pace. He finished in 27:01, ahead of Nibret Kinde. Abreha, despite limited experience, won the women's race in 30:16. Read more racing coverage.
The Ethiopian sweep included strong performances from other runners. Ayele Tadesse finished third, and Aynadis Mebratu came second in the women's race. National records were set by Hani Idriss Hersi and Tayla Kavanagh. Related: Norris and Payne Win NAL Field Athlete of the Year Awards Again.
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Khairi Bejiga and Asefu Abreha win in Brasov, Romania. Ethiopian runners dominated the 2026 tRUNsylvania 10km in Brasov, Romania. Khairi Bejiga won the men's race, becoming the first to win back-to-back titles. Asefu Abreha claimed victory in the women's race.
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Runner World published this brief on October 4, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 4, 2026.
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