NewzEthiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa is set to compete in the Berlin Marathon with the objective of breaking the women's world record. Assefa, who holds a personal best of 2:11:53, aims to surpass the current world record of 2:09:56, which is held by Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich.
The event takes place in Berlin, Germany. Assefa previously set a notable performance in the marathon in 2023, positioning her as a primary contender for the record-breaking attempt in this year's race.
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