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- 1Tigst Assefa finishes Berlin Marathon with torn Achilles●The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaini
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa completed the Berlin Marathon while running on a torn Achilles tendon, reportedly holding world record pace for most of the race before finishing anyway. Observers are calling the feat extraordinary, with many saying her ability to finish at all despite the injury may be even more remarkable than the record-setting speed she sustained beforehand.
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Ethiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa is facing months on the sidelines after her striking appearance at the Berlin Marathon. Belgian sports outlet Sporza reports a harsh verdict following the race: the star runner must undergo surgery and will be out of competition for several months, dealing a major setback to her career plans.
- 3Ethiopia dominates Berlin Marathon as Assefa nears world record▼Berlin Marathon 2026: Ethiopia shines as Tigst Assefa narrowly misses world record and Guye Adola claims second title
Ethiopian runners starred at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. Tigst Assefa won the women's race while falling just short of the world record, and Guye Adola took the men's title, claiming his second victory in Berlin. The result underlines Ethiopia's strength in long-distance running at one of the sport's fastest courses.