Eritrean track team competing in World Athletics Championship missing
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Four athletes and a coach on Eritrea's visiting track and field team at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene have been reported missing, the University of Oregon confirmed to KOIN 6 News.
The team members had been staying temporarily in campus housing for the competition, which was the first held in the United States.
They were last seen on Saturday evening, officials said, and reported missing to university police on Sunday.
The university identified them as:
- 44-year-old Berhe Asgedom Nigusse
- 24-year-old Ande Filmon
- 24-year-old Yemane Teklehaim Haileselassie
- 18-year-old Habtom Samuel Keleta
- 18-year-old Merhawi Mebrahtu Teweldebererhan
A spokesperson with UO said there is no evidence of foul play or "indication that the individuals did not leave their accommodations of their own volition." However, the exact events leading up to their disappearance are currently unclear.
Authorities asked anyone who knows what may have happened to call UOPD at 541-346-2919 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 541-525-8178.