Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese dies aged 36 following a medical emergency during routine training, according to multiple reports. BBC Sport says she falls ill during a training session, and other outlets report she suffers a medical emergency while training. The circumstances of the illness or any medical details are not provided in the available summaries.
The reports also describe her career spanning more than 15 years. The New York Post says she has a productive running record, winning several notable races. It also notes that she reached rankings as high as No. 6 among women’s marathon runners and No. 37 overall, indicating a high level of performance in long-distance events.
All sources agree on her age at death and that her death occurs during training. None of the excerpts include confirmation from an athletics federation, a team statement, or information about the cause of death beyond the reference to a medical emergency.
