Berlin Marathon 2026 results and times after Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola triumph in major
Ethiopian runners Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola secured major victories at the Berlin Marathon. Assefa attempted to break her own world record but fell short due to late cramps, still setting a new course record.
Why it matters
The Berlin Marathon is a premier global athletics event where elite athletes frequently push the boundaries of human endurance and world records.
The iconic marathon major saw Ethiopian runners Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola secure wins under the Brandenburg Gate
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