Freweyni Hailu won the gold medal in the women's 3000m race at the World Indoor Championships held in Nanjing, China, on March 22, 2025. At just 24 years old, she made history by becoming the first Ethiopian athlete to win three medals in three different events: she previously earned a silver in the 800m in 2022 and a gold in the 1500m in 2024.
Freweyni completed the 3000m race with a time of 8:37.21, demonstrating her exceptional skill and determination. This victory marks a return to success for Ethiopian athletes in this event, as they had dominated it in recent years before an American runner broke their winning streak last year.
Before the championships, Freweyni was the fastest woman in the world for the 3000m, having set a personal best of 8:19.98 earlier in the year. During the race, she strategically stayed behind the leaders before making her move to win. Freweyni expressed her joy and gratitude, stating that she prepared well and was thrilled to achieve this victory, especially after recovering from being sick before the competition. She is very happy and unsure how she will celebrate her win.
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