The Dutch distance star announced she will run the 5K, 10K, and marathon in Paris—an incredible 38.6 miles of racing over the course of nine days.
After much anticipation, Sifan Hassan has decided she will run the 5,000, 10,000, and marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The two-time Olympic champion announced her plans in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Hassan considered running the 1500 meters as well, but ultimately decided the schedule of having four races, including the marathon, on four consecutive days would be too much.
Rowberry said he changed his mind because he didn’t want Hassan to tire herself out from travel by flying to California immediately after racing the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo, Netherlands. Instead, Hassan stayed home in Park City, Utah, where she focused on preparing for the Olympic triple. “I had a very hard, challenging three, four months working so much harder than ever,” she said. Hassan is no stranger to a grueling competition schedule.
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