Tigst Assefa, an Ethiopian marathon runner, underwent surgery on her Achilles tendon after finishing the Berlin Marathon despite an injury. She completed the race in 2:11:04, achieving a course record but missing the world record. Reports indicate she will need a six-month recovery period, although independent confirmation of these details is limited.
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