Addis Ababa December 22/2024 (ENA)—Sileshi Sihin, a renowned figure in Ethiopian athletics, has been elected the president of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation.

Following the 28th regular General Assembly of the  Ethiopian Athletics Federation, athlete Sileshi was elected as a president of the federation for the next four years, succeeding another legendary athlete Derartu Tulu.

A legendary athlete, Sileshi Sihin has earned numerous medals representing his country throughout his career.

Sileshi a renowned former long-distance runner and Olympic silver medalist, his appointment marks a new era for Ethiopian athletics, as an athlete with firsthand experience steps into leadership to guide the nation’s sporting future.