Ethiopian women swept the 10,000m race Saturday at the African Athletics Championships in a repeat of the men's team success. Tirunesh Dibaba edged out her older sister Ejegayehu Dibaba by one second to finish in 32 minutes, 49 seconds. Ayalew Wude of Ethiopia was third, five seconds behind the winner. “We are very proud,” Ejegayehu Dibaba said. “I'm happy to get the silver medal while my sister gets gold.” On Wednesday, Gebregziabher Gebremariam, Ibrahim Jeylan and Eshetu Wondimu took gold, silver and bronze for Ethiopia in the men's race. Angeline Nyiransabimana of Rwanda initially led the three Ethiopian runners and Lucy Kabuu of Kenya in a five-strong group. But after leading for half of the race, Nyiransabimana unexpectedly walked off the track. Kabuu fell behind with about a third of the race left and the three Ethiopian runners stayed in a tight pack through the finish line.
