Pan-African Fashion Featuring Nike And The Women Of Speed

Dubbed the “fastest family in the world”, the Dibaba siblings are on track to success and have captured the attention of Nike, as the brand reiterates their continued commitment to championing women and diversity.

- Tania Durand

No one could’ve predicted what the future held for the Dibabas. They grew up in the rural area of Bekoji, Ethiopia, and their parents were farmers. Perhaps their success can be attributed to a daily routine of hard work and, their mother Gutu says, “freshly squeezed goat’s milk.” Or to their fairly traditional childhood; they attended school and helped out with household chores.

Regardless, the siblings are unlike any the world has known in the sport of athletics, so it comes as no surprise that Nike would choose them to represent their running sneaker, the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2. Designed for comfortable, long-distance running, the shoe allows you to train faster and longer. The mesh in the upper is more breathable, which means it’s lighter than its predecessor.