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Assefa Shatters Records, Adola Wins Thrilling Berlin Marathon
27 Sep
Summary
- Tigst Assefa won the women's race in 02:11:04, her third Berlin title.
- Guye Adola secured the men's victory with a time of 2:02:50.
- Ethiopian athletes dominated both elite fields at the Berlin Marathon.
Tigst Assefa, the world record holder, continued her Berlin Marathon success by winning the women's race on Sunday with a dominant performance. She finished in 02:11:04, securing her third title in Berlin and extending her streak of victories.
Guye Adola emerged victorious in a highly competitive men's field. He completed the course in 2:02:50, holding off strong challenges to claim the men's title. Ethiopian athletes were prominent across both elite races, underscoring their strength in marathon running.
The results saw Assefa leading an Ethiopian sweep in the top positions for the women's race, while Adola led a strong showing from Ethiopian runners in the men's event, with the top ten featuring multiple athletes from the country.
