Women's world record holder. Demolished the previous record by over two minutes in Berlin. Former 800m runner turned marathon phenomenon.
Tigst Assefa is a serious contender in Marathon with a PB of 2:11:53. Consistent performances and strong race IQ make them a threat in championship-level competition. Watch for tactical aggression in the second half.
| Race | Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Marathon | 2023-09 | 2:11:53 | 1 |
| Berlin Marathon | 2022-09 | 2:15:37 | 1 |