Berlin Marathon 2026 results and times after Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola triumph in major
The iconic marathon major saw Ethiopian runners Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola triumph under the Brandenburg Gate
In the 2026 Berlin Marathon, Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola emerged victorious in the women's and men's categories respectively. Assefa, a five-time world record holder and two-time London Marathon winner, triumphed in the women's race, finishing with a time of 02:11:04. The Ethiopian runner surpassed her fellow countrywomen Bedatu Hirpa and Dera Dida, securing her third Berlin Marathon title.
In the men's race, Adola claimed victory with a time of 2:02:50, leaving Gemechu Dida Diriba and Gabriel Geay in second and third places respectively. Adola's win was all the more impressive given that he competed despite the withdrawal of world-record holder Sebastian Sawe earlier this year.
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