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- 1Ethiopia 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.
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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.
- 3South African women runners arm themselves amid killings●South African women runners arm themselves after string of killings Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/20
Women runners in South Africa are reportedly arming themselves for protection following a string of killings of female athletes. The Jamaica Observer reports growing fear in the running community, with women taking self-defence measures as attacks continue. The story has drawn international attention to violence against women in South Africa and the risks faced by those exercising outdoors.