Ethiopian long-distance runner, Tigist Assefa smashed barriers at the 2022 Berlin Marathon, recording the third-fastest time in the event’s history on Sunday, 25 September.
Assefa, who took part in her second career marathon, crossed the finish line in a time of 2:15:37, also recording a personal best of nearly 20 minutes.
Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru came in second in 2:18:00, while Ethiopia’s Tigist Abayechew concluded the podium in a time of 2:18:03 in her debut marathon.
Third fastest time in history 😳
In just her second ever marathon, Tigist Assefa 🇪🇹 takes victory in a course record of 2:15:37, breaking the Ethiopian record in the process.#BerlinMarathon pic.twitter.com/y391wt9f1C
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) September 25, 2022
Photo 1 Caption: Ethiopian long-distance runner, Tigist Assefa smashed barriers at the 2022 Berlin Marathon, recording the third-fastest time in the event’s history on Sunday, 25 September. Photo: World Athletics (Twitter)
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