Ethiopia's Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon

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Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa celebrates after winning the women's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa celebrates after winning the women's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa celebrates after winning the women's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 26, 2026 Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa celebrates after winning the women's elite race REUTERS/Matthew Childs

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LONDON, April 26 : Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia broke her own women's only world record in winning the London Marathon on Sunday.

The 29-year-old pulled away from Kenyans Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei down the home stretch to cross the finish line in two hours 15 minutes and 41 seconds, beating the record of 2:15.50 she set last year in London. 

Obiri was second in 2:15.53, while Jepkosgei took the bronze in 2:15.55.

Source: Reuters

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