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Tigst Assefa
Athlete
Tigst Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the women's race at the London Marathon.
Notable Quotes
"I screamed when I finished because I knew I was breaking the world record."View Story →
"I’m so happy to win again, I want to thank God for giving me this victory."View Story →
"I'm very happy to have broken the record and to have won in London for a second time. It means a lot to me."View Story →
"Shoes that allow me to run fast."View Story →
"I'm very happy to have broken the record and to have won in London for a second time. It means a lot to me."View Story →
"I screamed when I finished because I knew I was breaking the world record."View Story →
"I'm very happy to have broken the record and to have won in London for a second time. It means a lot to me."View Story →
Related Stories
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April 26, 2026