Assefa sets women's only world record in London win

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surged to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon.

The Olympic silver medallist burst clear of 2021 winner Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya with 10km to go before crossing the line in two hours 15 minutes and 50 seconds.

Assefa beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya in London last year, by 26 seconds.

Jepkosgei finished second with 2023 winner and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan in third.

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