Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa 'completely destroyed' her Achilles chasing world record - Toronto Star

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Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia "completely destroyed" her right Achilles tendon trying to regain her world record. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa posted third fastest women's 42.2 km time ever on SundayCiaran Fahey · The Associated Press · Posted: Sep 29, 2026 10:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 29Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia collapsed after crossing the line first in the women's race of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. She was flown to Munich before undergoing a 'very complex surgery' on her ankle, according to her representative Gianni Demadonna. (John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images)Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa "completely destroyed" her right Achilles tendon trying to regain her world record. Assefa was on well on course to beat Ruth Chepng'etich's world record with two kilometres remaining in Sunday's race when she suddenly began limping with what appeared to be cramps.

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