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- 1Cramps derail Tigst Assefa's record bid at Berlin Marathon▼Cramps derail Tigst Assefa’s world record as Guye Adola wins Berlin Marathon
Tigst Assefa's attempt at a world record at the Berlin Marathon fell apart when cramps forced her off record pace, with Guye Adola taking the men's victory in the German capital. Berlin has long been the stage for marathon world records, making the missed mark a notable talking point among distance running fans.
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Ethiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon despite suffering cramps that cost her a chance at breaking the world record. She held on to take the title on a course where she has set records before, but the late-race cramping prevented another record-setting time. Coverage is focused on how close she came despite the physical setback.
- 3Ethiopia dominates Berlin Marathon as Assefa misses world record▼Berlin Marathon 2026: Ethiopia shines as Tigst Assefa narrowly misses world record and Guye Adola claims second title
Ethiopian runners delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. Tigst Assefa came close to the women's world record but fell narrowly short, while Guye Adola won the men's race to claim his second Berlin title. The result cements Ethiopia's strength in marathon running and keeps Berlin's reputation as one of the fastest courses in the sport intact.
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Ethiopian runners swept the 52nd Berlin Marathon, with Guye Adola taking the men's title and an Ethiopian woman winning the women's race. Tigst Assefa's bid for a women's world record ended in drama after cramps forced her off record pace, with German media calling it a bitter setback. Around 56,000 runners took part, while street closures brought large parts of central Berlin to a standstill.