Ethiopia wins Yokohama int'l women's ekiden

Ethiopia wins Yokohama int'l women's ekiden

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Mestawat Tufa crosses the finish line to bring victory to Ethiopia in the Yokohama International Women's Ekiden on Feb. 22. The six-member Ethiopian team, which included Sydney Olympic 10,000-meter gold medallist Derartu Tulu, completed the 42.195-km distance in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 46 seconds for its first victory at the annual meet. Defending champion Russia placed second and Japan third.

Olympic champ Tulu wins Tokyo Int'l Women's Marathon crown

Olympic champ Tulu wins Tokyo Int'l Women's Marathon crown

TOKYO, Japan - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Derartu Tulu (L) of Ethiopia, who won in the Tokyo International Women's Marathon on Nov. 18, chats with Yuko Arimori, two-time Japanese Olympic marathon medalist, after the race. Arimori finished in 10th place.

Tulu wins women's 10,000-meter race

Tulu wins women's 10,000-meter race

EDMONTON, Canada - Ethiopia's Derartu Tulu enjoys her victory run after adding the world title to her Olympic crown in the women's 10,000-meter race at the athletics world championships at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Aug. 7.

Tulu wins women's 10,000-meter race

Tulu wins women's 10,000-meter race

EDMONTON, Canada - Ethiopia's Derartu Tulu enjoys her victory run after adding the world title to her Olympic crown in the women's 10,000-meter race at the athletics world championships at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Aug. 7.

Africa United (2010)

Africa United (2010)

Yves Dusenge, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Eriya Ndayambaje, Sanyu Joanita Kintu, Sherrie Silver & Emmanuel Jal Characters: Foreman George, Fabrice (as Roger Nsengiyumva), Dudu Kayenzi, Beatrice, Celeste, Tulu Film: Africa United (2010) Director: Debs Paterson 10 September 2010 Date: 10 September 2010

Ethiopia wins Yokohama int'l women's ekiden

Ethiopia wins Yokohama int'l women's ekiden

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Mestawat Tufa crosses the finish line to bring victory to Ethiopia in the Yokohama International Women's Ekiden on Feb. 22. The six-member Ethiopian team, which included Sydney Olympic 10,000-meter gold medallist Derartu Tulu, completed the 42.195-km distance in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 46 seconds for its first victory at the annual meet. Defending champion Russia placed second and Japan third. (Kyodo)