Athletics

Berihu Aregawi Aims for World Cross Country Gold Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

Berihu Aregawi, the world cross country silver medalist, is leading a team of 28 Ethiopian athletes in Belgrade on March 30. With a mission to win gold at both the World Cross Country Championships and the Paris 2024 Olympics, Aregawi has shown exceptional form, finishing strong in recent competitions. As he prepares for the upcoming championship, his dedication and recent successes set the stage for a potentially historic year.

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Kicka News
June 26, 2024

Athletics

Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi Targets World Cross Country Gold Before Paris 2024 Olympics

The world cross country silver medalist is leading a team of 28 Ethiopian athletes who will compete in Belgrade on March 30.

For the past six years, Berihu Aregawi has dedicated himself to the goal of winning a gold medal at the Olympics or World Championships. As one of the latest talents to emerge from Ethiopia’s storied running tradition, Aregawi has risen to the elite ranks of long-distance runners.

Until last year, Aregawi had never been completely satisfied with his performances at global track and field events. This changed when he secured a silver medal at the World Cross Country Championships, marking Ethiopia’s best finish in the men’s senior race in a decade.

As Aregawi prepares to return to the cross-country course in Belgrade on March 30, he knows that winning the world title is essential to cementing his place in the annals of Ethiopian long-distance running.

Aregawi has made it clear that his primary goals for the 2024 season are to compete at the World Cross Country Championships and the Olympic Games, aiming for gold medals in both events. His confidence in achieving these goals is bolstered by his recent performances.

The silver medalist has shown exceptional form, finishing his season with a strong showing at the San Silvestre Vallecana 5km in Madrid. He followed this with a first-place finish at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza meeting in Elgoibar in January. These victories provide significant motivation as he heads into the upcoming competition.

Aregawi’s journey reflects the resilience and dedication required to reach the top levels of athletic performance. His progress and recent successes have set the stage for what could be a landmark year in his career. As he leads the Ethiopian team in Belgrade, all eyes will be on Aregawi to see if he can achieve his ambitious goals and continue to inspire the next generation of Ethiopian runners.