Celebrated long-distance runner Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia temporarily left the tracks to celebrate her union with longtime lover Deacon Fesseha Kiros over the weekend, exchanging wedding vows in a vibrant ceremony.

Gidey looked gorgeous in a white floral dress, promising ‘only death would part them,’ and professing her undying love. The happy occasion was decorated with flowery elegance.

Her fiancé, a tearful Kiros, matched the grandeur of the event by dressing elegantly in white and accessorizing with a gold-plated watch.

Kiros, dressed sharply in a white suit and accessorized with a gold-plated watch, responded with sincere pledges that solidified their relationship.

Fans and other sportsmen became interested in the wedding, which was an intimate gathering for family and friends, and many of them rushed to social media to congratulate and show support for the pair.

With pictures and happy words showcasing the love and warmth bestowed upon Gidey and Kiros on their big day, the internet community was aflutter.

At the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet broke the women’s 10,000-meter world record, just as Gidey was enjoying her new beginning.

In addition to guaranteeing Chebet a spot in the future Olympics, her time of 28 minutes, 54.15 seconds greatly surpassed Gidey’s previous record, which was achieved in 2021.