The Dutch runner already earned the bronze medal in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters—now she adds a historic gold.
After a total 20 kilometers on the Stade de France track and collecting a bronze medal in each of the women’s 10,000 and 5,000 meters, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands completed her own Tour de France by winning the Paris Olympics women’s marathon on Sunday in an Olympic record time of 2:22:55.Tigst Assefa, the world record holder from Ethiopia, finished second in 2:22:58 to earn the silver medal. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri, winner of the last two Boston Marathons, came across in 2:23:10 for bronze.
Eventually, Hassan and Assefa separated themselves from the pack, even making contact with each other in the final sprint to the finish. Ultimately it was Hassan—with her strong track resume and patented kick—who won the race to the finish line.With the pressure, the 31-year-old Dutch wonder said she probably over-trained throughout the year to get ready, causing her to take extra recovery time.
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