“Whole New Level”: While Making the World Dance on Her Toes, Tigist Assefa Records Historic Feat Leading Fans Into a Frenzy

The sporting world of marathons is abuzz as an Ethiopian Woman set a new world record at the BMW Berlin Marathon on 24 September. The 26-year-old runner Tigist Assefa hailing from Ethiopia stunned everyone with her strength and unwavering determination on the stage of the international marathon. She displayed an astonishing performance and clinched the gold medal by beating the existing marathon world record by more than two minutes. 

Marathon enthusiasts think her performance is way more significant at the Berlin Marathon than Eliud Kipchoge, the reigning champion of the men’s world marathon. When the World Athletics posted this remarkable achievement on Twitter, fans showered the athlete with applause and compliments for her exceptional performance.

Ethiopian Runner Annihilated the World Record in Berlin

Everyone is busy praising the legendary Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge for his 5th win in the Berlin Marathon. Meanwhile Tigist Assefa, an Ethiopian runner, stole the spotlight by not only claiming the title but also breaking the previous women’s marathon record. The past world record in the women’s marathon was created at the 2019 Chicago Marathon by Brigid Kosgei who finished first with 2:14:04 duration.

Shattering the previous record, Assefa etched her name in the annals of world history as she surpassed the line in 2:11:53 to win the race at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. According to a report on Olympics.com, she became the first woman in history to cross the finishing line before 2:12:00, outmatching Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui with an exceptional six-minute margin.

Tigist Assefa’s electrifying speed and indomitable spirit charmed the spectators and pundits worldwide. To laud this accomplishment and praise this spectacular victory, World Athletics uploaded a post on Instagram, accompanying a marvelous picture of the champion. The Instagram post stated, “ Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa obliterates the women’s marathon world record* in Berlin 2:11:53 *Subject to the usual ratification procedures.”

Fans Praised Tigist Assefa for Her Incredible Success in the German Capital

Securing the glorifying victory and smashing the world record at the 2023 BMW Berlin Marathon, Tigist Assefa has become an admiration and inspiration for aspiring athletes in the world. So, when marathon enthusiasts saw the news of her victory, they did not sit back to commend the star in the comment section.

A user complementing the reigning star said she is greater than several men long-distance runners, “You can realize it by the fact that this timing is beating the Men’s Marathon national record of many countries..”

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One of the users cheerfully commented on Assefa’s winning at the Berlin Marathon like “Did she take the car in the middle or was she doping? That performance was pretty insane if she didn’t chear.”

“Women’s marathon running is entering a whole new level. Amazing performance, congratulations Asefa,” said a person.

While another user believes that this is an inspiring achievement, “Beating the wr by more than 2 min … sry that is something for speculations about how that’s achievable …”

Another user congratulated the athlete, “Congratulations Assefa 🔥❤️🙌😍👏👏👏👏👏”

After witnessing this magnificent victory at the Berlin Marathon 2023, the sporting world is eager to see another record-breaking from the Ethiopian runner in the next world marathon race. What do you think? Will Tigist Assefa break her record in the future?

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