Swedish Marathon organisers have confirmed that Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at 30 years old.

Alene, who won the Stockholm race in May, fell ill during a training session. She was taken to the hospital, where she passed away.

She competed in 27 marathons as a professional between 2011 and 2025, recording 12 victories. Her personal best of 2:27:26 was set in Cape Town in 2023.

The Stockholm Marathon organisers paid tribute to her on Instagram, expressing deep sorrow and sending condolences to her family and loved ones.