Amanal Petros just shattered the European marathon record with a stunning win in Birmingham, clocking 2:09:11 and leaving the field behind with 16km to go. The 31-year-old—who barely had time to acclimate after a chaotic, two-day visa ordeal—dedicated his triumph to his mother in Ethiopia, calling her his queen and strength. Fleeing war as a child, he built his life in Germany, rising from farm work to national champion, even setting German records. His journey includes a heartbreaking near-miss in Tokyo, but now he’s celebrating with wine—and a future that looks golden.
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