Genzebe Dibaba, photo by PhotoRun.net
Dibaba for Monaco
MONACO (MON): World 1500m champion Genzebe Dibaba will return to the Stade Louis II for the Monaco Diamond League on 15 July, informs organisers. Dibaba broke the long-standing world 1500m record last year with 3:50.07 but the Ethiopian will contest the 3000m this year. She is expected to challenge the meeting record of 8:21.42 which has stood to Gabriela Szabo since 2002. Dibaba’s best time outdoors stands at 8:26.21 but she holds the world indoor record with 8:16.60.