Break-Up Rumors, Is Tirunesh Dibaba Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Tirunesh Dibaba, 40, and her partner had split up. Is the Ethiopian athlete really single again?

UPDATE 06/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Dibaba spotted alone

A fan spotted Tirunesh Dibaba walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 4, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Tirunesh back on the market?

A rep for Tirunesh Dibaba was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the athlete was splitting hit the internet Tuesday (May 5), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Tirunesh’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) May 5, 2026

“Hate to see Dibaba split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) May 5, 2026

Based on the facts (Dibaba spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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