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Tigst Assefa sets a new women’s only world record with a time of 2:15:50 to win the TCS London Marathon. It was a sweet victory for the Ethiopian, banishing memories of her defeat in London to Peres Jepchirchir in 2024 and to Sifan Hassan in Paris last summer. Hassan finished third behind Assefa and Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei.

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A new marathon-running community

Team Abbott is putting the power of health on display at the World Marathon Majors.

Ask anyone who has run one and they’ll tell you: Marathons are a team sport.

Literally speaking, no, marathons can’t be relayed by a team of athletes, nor are they won by team organizations. But the process of training to run 26.2 miles, and attaining the health needed to do so, is a team effort.

As the title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors – a series of seven of the largest and most renowned races in the world: Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York – we’ve been fortunate to meet thousands of these teams. Whether running to improve their health, raise awareness for a cause, honor a loved one or accomplish a personal goal, they embody what’s possible when we’re at our best and our healthiest.

To support runners’ journeys as they chase down their best selves and, inspire others to follow in their footsteps, we’re proudly establishing Team Abbott, a community of individuals who champion health through running.

Abbott will select runners to join the Team who have been impacted by health challenges but refused to let those define them.

For them, the start line is not where a marathon begins – the start line was the trials they’ve had to navigate to be able to run a marathon in the first place.

Team Abbott runners aren’t only getting the opportunity to run these sought-after Majors (as well as our Abbott Chicago 5K and Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K in New York). They’ll also benefit from our experts across hydration, nutrition, mentality, race course logistics and more. This expertise guides the training process and gives runners the confidence they need to toe the starting line.

And aside from exclusive events, opportunities to meet elite athletes and a premier race weekend experience, Team Abbott members will gain a community of hundreds of runners sharing their same purpose. As we build the team, we’re aiming to provide a space where runners can champion one another, share tips and provide inspiration — something especially important for first-time marathoners.

Now, we’re seeking people who champion health through running, and are looking to inspire others to do the same. Whether you’re just starting out, are pushing a new PB or chasing your six star medal – registering for a chance to run with Team Abbott can be a transformative health opportunity with the experts and resources needed for your best race and best health.

Team Abbott runners will be chosen based on their connection to health and the impact they’ve made on others/their community. Ultimately, we are looking for individuals whose stories will inspire others to live healthy lives.

As the team puts the power of good health on full display across the Abbott World Marathon Majors, we’re cheering for them in the marathon (and team sport) that we call life.

Register for a chance to run the Abbott World Marathon Majors with Team Abbott.