Ethiopian Tigst Assefa Aims for Marathon World Record in Berlin
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Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa is set to attempt breaking the women's marathon world record at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. Assefa, who currently holds the Berlin course record and the women's only marathon world record, is the clear favorite. She will face competition from last year's champion Rosemary Wanjiru, among others. The men's field is also strong, with Gabriel Geay leading the pack. The race takes place on Sunday, September 27, with a start time of 2:30 a.m. ET.
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