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Tigst Assefa Sets Women's-Only Marathon Record at London Marathon

A world record but not quite. Ethiopian Tigst Assefa struck with the fastest marathon time of all time – depending on how you count – when she won Sunday's London Marathon.

Tigst Assefa Sets Women's-Only Marathon Record at London Marathon

Duplantis Can Become the World's Best Athlete

The Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis can be named the world's best male athlete 2024 – regardless of event. After last year's criticism, the International Athletics Federation has reconsidered the prestigious award.

Duplantis Can Become the World's Best Athlete

New World Record in the Marathon: "It's My Dream"

Ruth Chepngetich, Kenya, crushed the world record in the women's marathon by almost two minutes, when she won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday in 2. 09,56.

New World Record in the Marathon: "It's My Dream"