April 18, 2024
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5 Things to Watch at 2024 London Marathon: A STACKED Women's Race & Bekele's Last Ride?
How will Tigst Assefa run in her first race since her epic 2:11:53 world record in Berlin? And could 41-year-oldĀ Kenenisa Bekele make his 4th Olympic team?
*Official 2024 London Marathon Discussion Thread
September 27, 2023
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WTW: Is Tigst Assefa's 2:11:53 Marathon Really That Shocking? Are The US Men's Marathoners in Trouble for Paris?
A woman has run 2:11:53 for the marathon - that's equivalent to a 3:56.21 mile according to WA - which seems shocking but Rojo tells you why it may not really be that crazy if you think about it.
September 24, 2023
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Tigst Assefa Obliterates Women's Marathon World Record with 2:11:53 in Berlin
Assefa, who ran a negative split of 66:20-65:33, took 2:11 off the 2:14:04 record set by Brigid Kosgei in Chicago in 2019.
September 24, 2023
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2023 Berlin Marathon Results: Tigst Assefa 2:11:53 World Record, Kipchoge Wins
Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shatterd the world record in the marathon by running 2:11:53.