Stockholm marathon winner Alene dies aged 30

Stockholm marathon winner Alene dies aged 30

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Shewarge Alene, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon, has confirmed that she passed away at the age of 30.

In the Swedish capital in May, Alene won the race, which was her most recent contest.

Between 2011 and 2025, she won 12 marathons as a professional.

Shewarge Alene, the winner of the Stockholm marathon series, passed away, according to the Instagram post, “with deep sorrow.”

Shewarge Alene was taken to a hospital after becoming ill during a training session, where it was sadly impossible to save.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones and family.

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Source: BBC

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