Fast Women: Tigst Assefa breaks her women’s-only world record in London

Fast Women | Alison Wade·Apr 27

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Tigst Assefa has broken her own women's-only world record at the London Marathon. The outcome of the men's event is unclear, with conflicting reports about the winner and the achievement of a sub-two-hour marathon. Tigst Assefa's record-breaking time was 2:15:41, and she retained her title at the event.

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