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Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury
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Annual race in Germany since 1974
The Berlin Marathon is a marathon event held annually on the streets of Berlin, Germany, on the last weekend of September. Held annually since 1974, the event includes multiple races over the marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi), including elite level road running competitions for men and women, a race for the public, an inline skating race, a wheelchair race, and a handcycle race.
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Guye Adola of Ethiopia has won the Berlin Marathon, while compatriot Tigst Assefa’s world-record bid ended in tears after cramps in the final kilometers. Assefa was well on course to
ATHLETICS: Assefa challenges women’s world marathon record in Berlin, but a late injury causes her to miss it; she still wins in 2:11:04! - The Sports Examiner - Your all-in-one coverage of Olympic-sports news, views, previews and results.