What Happened After Tigist Assefa Won the Berlin Marathon 2026? | Haile Gebrselassie | ትግስት አሰፋ

Tigist Assefa delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Berlin Marathon, winning her third Berlin title in 2:11:04 and setting a new course record. But the dramatic final kilometres changed everything: while she was still on world-record pace at 40km, she developed severe pain in her right leg and crossed the finish line limping before collapsing in tears. After the race, Assefa was taken for medical treatment instead of attending the podium ceremony. Berlin Marathon race director Mark Midle said she was treated immediately and that the problem involved a tendon, later specifying the right Achilles tendon, although the exact nature of the injury had not yet been disclosed. One of the most emotional moments came as Haile Gebrselassie helped Tigist Assefa away from the finish area. The powerful images of Haile supporting the exhausted and emotional champion quickly attracted major attention, while Ethiopian fans followed the dramatic scenes from Berlin. Watch the full story: what happened to Tigist Assefa after her victory, what is known about her injury and medical treatment, and why the emotional moment with Haile Gebrselassie became one of the biggest talking points after the race. #TigistAssefa #EthiopianAthletics #ትግስትአሰፋ #BerlinMarathon #BerlinMarathon2026 #EthiopianAthletes #EthiopianRunners #አትሌቲክስ #ሩጫ #ethiopianathletics2026today ✅Like ✅Share ✅Comment ✅Subscribe