Sifan Hassan’s audacious attempt at a distance treble is over after just one race. The Dutch defending champion was beaten in the 5,000 meters at the Paris Olympics by Beatrice Chebet of Kenya. Hassan was embarking on a program that also includes the 10,000 and the marathon. Chebet clocked 14 minutes, 28.
Sifan Hassan , of the Netherlands,, center, competes in the women’s 5000 meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Gold medalist Beatrice Chebet, centre, of Kenya , accompanied by compatriot Faith Kipyegon, poses for a photo with silver medalist Sifan Hassan , right, of the Netherlands, following the women’s 5000-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
Chebet clocked 14 minutes, 28.56 seconds for her first major international title after claiming silver and bronze medals at the last two world championships. Hassan settled for silver in 14:30.61 and European champion Nadia Battocletti of Italy claimed the bronze in 14:31.64. Faith Kipyegon of Kenya had crossed second but was then disqualified for apparent physical contact with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay, who finished eighth.
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