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Likina Amebaw dominates to claim Ultimate 5000m title at Budapest 26

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Ethiopia's Likina Amebaw won the women's 5000m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 with a commanding front-running performance.

Likina Amebaw won the 5000m event at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 in Budapest, Hungary.
Likina took control from the early stages, setting a steady pace that strung out the pack and established a clear lead by the 2500m halfway mark.
She crossed the finish line unchallenged in 14:30.36, winning by more than two seconds.
Australia's Jess Hull finished second in a personal best of 14:32.39 after a late surge.
Ethiopia's Fantaye Belayneh took third place in 14:32.62, finishing ahead of compatriots Freweyni Hailu and Aleshign Baweke.