Assefa sets record in London Marathon win; Sawe takes men's race

The women's-only marathon at Sunday's London Marathon saw Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia set a new record with her stellar performance, beating the previous mark by over three minutes and reaping significant personal and national recognition. Warm weather advantageous her late race surge, securing victory in what was her third marathon since finishing second at the 2019 World Championships. Kenyan Sabastian Sawe claimed the men's title with an impressive solo effort, while U.S. runner Sifan Hassan struggled with humidity during her third marathon, and wheelchair racers Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner secured strong podium finishes.