Hassan doesn’t need any drama

Hassan doesn’t need any drama

LONDON (GBR): Former World file holder Tigist Assefa desires to win the 2025 TCS London Marathon on Sunday: “I’m very blissful to be again in London. I’ve skilled very effectively for this race. I actually need to be the champion. At any time when I race, I need to win, so I’ve obtained simply as a lot motivation to win this 12 months as in any race. I did a half marathon in December, which was a take a look at actually, however my preparation for this race has been excellent – and I might say I’m in higher form than I used to be in Berlin two years in the past [when she set the then-world record].”
Former WR holder at half distance Joyciline Jepkosgei added: “After successful in 2021 I’m blissful and grateful to be right here as we speak.  And in addition, I’ve now realised that the marathon is sort of a guide: yearly, you open it and it’s like a brand new chapter. I’ve opened it, and I do know now I’m a marathon runner. I be taught at every race. It’s two months since Barcelona, once I ran effectively, so I really feel assured that my preparation has been okay.”

Famous person Sifan Hassan: “For marathon, I don’t know why however I nonetheless get nervous. It isn’t like 1,500 [metres] the place three minutes-something and also you’re accomplished, you must go for 2 hours.  I’ve labored actually arduous and am in fine condition and I hope to do one thing higher, however I don’t need any drama!”