Ethiopia’s double Olympic gold medallist Derartu Tullu has visited four of the country’s top runners to share the joys of motherhood after they gave birth in recent months.

The four include Sofia Assefa, who won silver in the 3000m steeplechase at 2012 London Olympic Games, World Athletics Championship bronze medallist Belaynesh Oljirra, as well as Hiwot Ayalew and Tirfi Tsegaye.

Derartu, a mother of two, gave them gifts – including flowers and sheep.

The visit was ahead of celebrations to mark Ethiopia’s New Year. The nation will start 2014 on Saturday.