We are delighted that Tadesse Abraham, the fastest marathon runner in Switzerland, has been active as our brand ambassador since 2018. We are both guided by the same principle: Whatever moves you. Run for it!
Tadesse was European Half Marathon Champion in 2016 and finished seventh for Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Rio. He won silver in the marathon at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin and took ninth place in the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.
Along with his many successes, his story bears out how sport can promote integration. Born in rural Eritrea, 41-year-old Tadesse started running for a better life early on. He ran for a piece of bread as a child, for shoes as an up-and-coming runner and for his future as a refugee. Today he devotes an increasing amount of his time to running for the lives of others – most recently in partnership with Generali Switzerland.
Highlights
5 October 2019
9th place in Doha
We congratulate Tadesse for a strong 9th place in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. Only one minute behind the best placed, Tadesse is the second best European marathon runner. Despite the demanding conditions, Tadesse ran a great race in 2:11:58. Congratulations.
11 May 2019
Grand Prix Bern
We congratulate Tadesse warmly on his 2nd place at the GP Bern. A good month after his second best time at the Vienna City Marathon, Tadesse finished the Grand Prix of Bern in 49:06 minutes.
7 April 2019
Vienna City Marathon
What an achievement! With a great time of 2:07:24 at the Vienna City Marathon, his qualification for the Olympic Games in Tokyo looks very promising. Bravo, Tadesse!
Want to know more? We have compiled an exclusive list of Tadesse Abraham Running Mix songs in our Spotify playlist – have a listen and enjoy!