Running Across Borders supports two categories of athletes
Developmental athletes
These athletes, when selected into our program, are predominantly recent graduates of secondary schools living in rural areas. We select them based on their performance in domestic competitions (generally regional level, as they do not usually have the resources to travel around the country for races) as well as their potential to continue developing and progressing. Additionally, they must agree to participate in all aspects of the Running Across Borders project, related to their development as athletes, their progression in education and opportunities to become working professionals.
Developmental Men
Eda'o Hussen Welge--10k, 21k; Eric Philips
Eshetu Gemechu Denbel--10k, 21k;
Aman Dekebe Suffo--10k, 21k, cross-country;
Mesfin Emeyu Shifter--10k, 21k, Marathon;
Seada Nura Bati--10k;
Dunkane Keba Desso-10k;
Hana Megersa Abo - 5k, 10k;
For Developmental athletes we provide:
- training camp accommodation and food in Ayat, Addis Ababa
- training shoes, and clothing
- Entry and travel arrangements for local, domestic, and regional competitions
Alumni of Developmental Athlete Program
Yared Hailesillasie Hagos--Marathon, 21k, xc. Current career: professional runner
Halima Hadji Hayicho - 10k; Current career: professional runner
Dinkinesh Mekash Tefera -10k; Current career: professional runner
_______________________________________________Sub-Elite athletes
These athletes span a variety of age ranges, from school students to adults. They have means of at least basic support independent of Running Across Borders, either through work or family assistance or race prize money. Generally they train with established coaches and training groups or clubs. They are of an internationally competitive standard with times listed below giving an indication. Running Across Borders negotiates entry for these athletes to domestic local, regional and national competitions as well as facilitate entry to international competitions, representing them when they travel abroad. We help all our athletes achieve their athletic potential and maximise their financial capability.
Sub-Elite Men
Urga Ararisa Negewo (ETH) Marathon
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Athletes
Athletes
Athletes interested in joining Running Across Borders should contact the Directors. Please send your contact details and a list of your running accomplishments.
Sub-Elite Standards:
To qualify sub-elite athletes must, at a minimum, have met one or more of the following standards, within the past one year (two years in the case of the marathon), on an IAAF-certified or otherwise verified course:
Developmental Standards:
Our developmental athletes generally have met the following criteria in a domestic competition on a verified course (usually a track):
Junior Men (U20):
800m : 1 :54.54
1500m : 3:51.33
3000m : 8 :32.33
5000m : 14 :24.13
10000m : 30 :52.23
3000m steeplechase: 9:24.59
Junior Women (U20) :
800m : 2 :12.56
1500m : 4 :34.04
3000m: 9:47.40
5000m: 16:55.28
10000m: 34:29.29
3000m steeplechase: 10:55.61
Women:
800m: 02:01.00
1500m: 4:08.00
3000m: 8:40.0
3000m steeplechase: 9:35.0
5000m: 15:15.0
10000m: 31:50.00
Half-Marathon: 73:00
Marathon: 2:38:00
Men:
800m: 01:46.00
1500m: 3:36.00
3000m: 7:45.0
3000m steeplechase: 8:27.0
5000m: 13:30.0
10000m: 28:20.00
Half-Marathon: 64:00
Marathon: 2:18:00.
Race Directors
Many of the athletes do not have any verifiable performances, because they have never had the chance to run outside of Ethiopia.
If you are a Race Director looking to recruit athletes of a particular standard, please e-mail us with your desired criteria and we will tell you of athletes we have meeting that criteria, based on latest performance testing and time trial results.
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