London Marathon 2025: Assefa sets women’s record as Sawe wins men’s race
This video can not be played
Assefa sets women’s-only marathon world record
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa surged to victory in the London Marathon in a world record for a women’s only field, while Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe triumphed in the men’s race.
Olympic silver medallist Assefa burst clear of 2021 winner Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya with 10km to go before crossing the line in two hours 15 minutes 50 seconds.
Assefa beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya in London last year, by 26 seconds.
Source: BBC | Language: English