Assefa sets women’s record in London Marathon; Sawe wins men’s race

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shattered the women’s-only marathon record during the 45th London Marathon while Kenyan Sabastian Sawe pulled off a masterstroke to win the men’s category by setting an blistering pace. Both runners, former Paralympic medalists, inspired hope for their marathoning futures as they broke barriers and set new standards at one of the world’s most iconic courses.