London Marathon
Tigst Assefa to defend London Marathon title against elite rivals
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Defending champion Tigst Assefa will return to the TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026, to face Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan, world champion Peres Jepchirchir and Hellen Obiri in a star-studded women's elite field. The lineup includes all podium finishers from the 2025 London Marathon, 2024 Olympics and 2025 World Championships, promising a potential record-breaking race. Assefa aims to repeat her women-only world record performance from last year.
New Balance has introduced a teal-colored Made in U.K. 991v2 sneaker themed around the TCS London Marathon. Dubbed Dark Sea, the dad sneaker incorporates pink accents and event-specific details like the TCS logo on the insoles and LDN branding on the heel. The shoes are available on the brand's U.K. website for approximately $285.