Ethiopia’s long-distance sensation Yomif Kejelcha has been nominated for the Male Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year at the 2025 World Athletics Awards, recognizing his outstanding performances on the global road racing circuit.
Kejelcha’s 2025 season has been remarkable, featuring the world’s fastest 5 km and 10 km times, with the 10 km marking the second-fastest performance in history. His consistency and tactical racing have established him as one of the world’s premier long-distance athletes.
Fans can support him by voting online via World Athletics’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), with voting closing on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET.
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa is also among the nominees in the women’s Out of Stadium Athlete category. She secured victory at the 2025 London Marathon, setting a women-only world record, and earned silver at the World Marathon Championships, highlighting her dominance in global marathon running.
(Fana Media Corporation)
