Tag: Birhanu Balew
Birhanu Balew triumphs in strategic men’s 10,000m final at the Asian Games Nagoya 2026
The grueling 25-lap men’s 10,000-meter final at the in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, delivered a masterclass in distance running at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. In a race dictated by tactical patience, sudden shifts in momentum, and a blistering final kilometer, Bahrain’s seasoned distance specialist Birhanu Balew captured the prestigious gold medal in a hard-fought time of
Birhanu Balew won the men’s 5,000m title at the 2026 Diamond League Final with a new Asia record
Birhanu Balew produced a stunning, electric final lap to capture the men’s 5000m title at the 2026 Diamond League Final. Crossing the finish line in a spectacular 12:45.70, the Bahraini distance star slashed more than two seconds off the existing world-leading mark to claim his first career Diamond Trophy. The blistering 12.5-lap tactical battle took