Tigst Assefa targets women's world record at Berlin Marathon 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon is ongoing on September 27. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia is aiming for the Women's World Record during the race. Last year, Sabastian Sawe set the men's record at 2:02:16. The marathon features a strong field, including notable times from other elite runners. Live coverage is available on FloTrack for viewers in several countries.
- •Tigst Assefa chasing women's world record in Berlin
- •Men's and women's elite runners have impressive past times
- •Race began at 8:30 AM local time
- •Live coverage provided by FloTrack
- •Fast race conditions expected.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tigst Assefa Chases World Record | Berlin Marathon 2026 Live Updates and Results
"At the 2026 Berlin Marathon, Tigst Asefa will go after the Women's World Record. Follow along for live updates and results throughout the race.
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