Tadu Teshome Nare (born 9 June 2001) is an Ethiopian runner who finished fifth at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and has won multiple seasons of the South African SPAR Grand Prix 10km series.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Ethiopian |
| Born | 9 June 2001 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Sport | Running |
| Club | Nedbank |
Career
editNare has competed for Nedbank Running Club in South Africa.[1] In 2021, Nare won her debut marathon, the Barcelona Marathon. In 2022, she won the Copenhagen Half Marathon and Valencia Marathon, the latter with the 12th fastest time in history.[1] That year, she also won the overall title at the South African SPAR Grand Prix 10km series. She won five of the six events in the series.[2]
In 2023, she finished fifth at the Chicago Marathon,[3] eighth at the London Marathon[4] and sixth in the Shanghai Marathon.[5] Nare won the 2023 SPAR Grand Prix series, after winning four of the first six events;[6] she set a course record at the event in Mbombela.[7] Nare missed the first event of the series to compete at the London Marathon[8] and she also chose to miss the final event of the series in Johannesburg to prepare for the Chicago Marathon.[6]
Personal life
editAt the age of seven, Nare's family house in Sidama, Ethopia was destroyed during a severe rainstorm.[1] Nare's leg was injured and doctors recommended amputation, which her family refused.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Tadu prays for a Boston miracle". SPN Africa. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Tadu Nare races to SPAR Grand Prix 10km riches in Cape Town". SPN Africa. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Chicago Marathon 2023: Kelvin Kiptum Sets World Record; Top Results for Men, Women". Bleacher Report. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "2023 London Marathon results". NBC Sports. 23 April 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Kipchumba sets Chinese all-comers' record in Shanghai". World Athletics. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Ethiopian Tadu Nare wins 3rd consecutive SPAR Grand Prix". The Citizen. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Ethiopian runner Tadu Nare continues her dominance as she edges closer to Spar Grand Prix title". Sunday Times. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Records tumble in Africa's premier women's race". CAJ News Africa. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.