
Jepchirchir's Thrilling Victory: From Olympic Gold to World Champion
Published on: Sept. 14, 2025, 8:07 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir secured the women's marathon title at the world championships in Tokyo, narrowly beating Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa in a dramatic sprint. Jepchirchir's victory adds to her Olympic achievement, while Julia Paternain took bronze—Uruguay's first-ever world medal. The race unfolded under challenging heat, with surprising shifts leading to the dramatic finish.