Just spoke to the guy, who identified himself as Mearg Mekonen, after he was let back into the stadium. He came to Hayward Field just for the women’s 5000m race.

“I kissed her feet on behalf of the whole Tigrayan people.” pic.twitter.com/GEZrXkJTsu

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) July 24, 2022

The marathon belongs to Ethiopia! 🇪🇹

Gotytom Gebreslase is the world marathon champion!

She breaks the #WorldAthleticsChamps championship record clocking 2:18:11 to win 🥇 – much to the delight of the roaring crowds in Eugene! pic.twitter.com/fSttst3KX6

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) July 18, 2022