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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 stole the show at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. Tigst Assefa came within moments of the women's world record in a stunning performance, while Guye Adola won the men's race to claim his second Berlin title. The results confirm Ethiopia's strength in distance running at one of the sport's fastest courses, with Assefa's near-record time the main talking point among athletics fans.
- 2Cramps derail Tigst Assefa's world 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 was undone by cramps, while Guye Adola took the men's title in the German capital. The race, one of the world's fastest marathon courses, saw the Ethiopian star fall short of the mark despite her record-breaking pedigree, handing attention instead to Adola's victory.