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- 1Ethiopia 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.
- 2South 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.