Overview
- Stockholm Marathon organisers announced her death in an official Instagram statement on Thursday.
- Officials said she became unwell during a training session in the Addis Ababa area and later died at a hospital.
- Alene won the 2025 Stockholm Marathon in 2:30:38, following a personal best of 2:29:34 at January’s ta MuMumbai Marathon.
- She captured 12 victories in 27 professional marathons and had lived and raced internationally, including stints in Mexico and New York.
- Coaches and teammates praised her determination and influence on young athletes, while authorities have not disclosed a cause of death.