Tigst Assefa has to take a break of several months after her success at the Berlin Marathon. The Ethiopian woman underwent surgery on her Achilles tendon.
AI-generated summary
Tigst Assefa ran on a world record course at the Berlin Marathon, but was slowed down by an injury in the final kilometers.
After the drama at the Berlin Marathon, Ethiopian winner Tigst Assefa underwent surgery on her Achilles tendon. A spokesman for the Berlin Marathon confirmed this to the German Press Agency one day after the race.
According to the portal “puravidasports.africa”, which is based on statements from her manager Gianni Demadonna, Assefa has to take a break from competition of around six months. Assefa was operated on in Munich. On Sunday evening she posted a picture of a small private plane to her Instagram story. You can see a special medical shoe on her right foot, which is usually worn for Achilles tendon injuries.
Injury stops Assefa on the way to a world record
According to the World Athletics Association, the 29-year-old was on course for a world record in the marathon in Berlin on Sunday before she was stopped by an injury in the last kilometers and lost many seconds. At first it was assumed that Assefa had cramps.
The Olympic silver medalist in Paris and World Cup silver medalist in Tokyo ran the prestigious distance of 42.195 kilometers in 2:11:04 hours and, despite the injury problems, achieved a course record and the third fastest marathon time for women in history.
However, the Ethiopian missed the world record set by Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich (2:09:56 hours) in Chicago two years ago. Chepngetich is currently suspended due to a positive doping test.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Tigst Assefa is taking a break from competition of around six months.
Very likely · Within months

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, who became an internet star thanks to strong performances against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, wants his former life back in an interview because he has lost peace and privacy due to sudden fame and is now constantly harassed by fans.

Former Brazilian soccer star Roberto Carlos said at the Portugal Football Summit that he had lost 99 percent of his professional earnings. He blames his former advisor and family problems and says his account is at zero. Carlos emphasized that he learned from mistakes and warned younger players.
Cristiano Ronaldo was on the substitutes' bench for the full 90 minutes of Portugal's 2-1 win in Norway. The unusual role sparked new speculation in Portugal about the 41-year-old superstar's future in the national team.
Ireland won the Nations League duel against Israel 3-0, but the game was marked by political protests and a bitter atmosphere. The Irish players wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem.
Munich prevailed in the internal German duel against Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr with 91:50 votes as a candidate for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympics. Time-critical infrastructure projects such as the second S-Bahn main line, the connection to the Olympic Village and the modernization of the Olympic Stadium are now pending, with property conflicts and monument protection representing additional hurdles.
Joshua Kimmich had to travel home earlier than planned after the German national soccer team's 1-0 defeat against Greece. The captain expressed understanding for the coach's decision, but hopes to be there for the home game against Serbia in Munich. He criticized his own performance and the goal conceded, but was optimistic about the future under national coach Jürgen Klopp.