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Tigst Assefa finishes Berlin Marathon with torn Achilles

Original: The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaini

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa completed the Berlin Marathon while running on a torn Achilles tendon, reportedly holding world record pace for most of the race before finishing anyway. Observers are calling the feat extraordinary, with many saying her ability to finish at all despite the injury may be even more remarkable than the record-setting speed she sustained beforehand.

Why now: The revelation that she ran a marathon on a torn Achilles stunned athletics fans, making it a trending talking point.

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• The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaining world record pace for most of the race up to then. Incredible. https://www. france24.com/en/live-news/2026… · obrien_kat@mastodon.world · 5

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