Ethiopia - Track

Tsigie Gebreselama

"No matter how demanding the work is, work is life, and I can find pleasure in it."

From a young age, Tsigie Gebreselama has been a force in distance running, captivating the world with her speed and consistency. By 17, she was already collecting medals at the World Under-20 and World Cross Country Championships. Her talent transfers across distances, making her a formidable competitor on the global stage. Having competed at the Olympics and becoming the first female On athlete to win a Diamond League event, Tsigie’s journey took another leap in 2025 when she joined the On Athletics Club to train with Dathan Ritzenhein.