NEW DELHI: Sifan Hassan, the Dutch athlete of Ethiopian origin, emerged victorious in the Olympic marathon in Paris on Sunday, securing the gold medal with an impressive display of endurance and speed.
Hassan's participation in the marathon followed her remarkable performances in the 5,000m and 10,000m events, where she earned bronze medals, showcasing her determination to achieve podium finishes in three challenging disciplines.
With an Olympic record time of 2hr 22min 55sec, Hassan outpaced her competitors, particularly Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who claimed the silver medal just three seconds behind the winner. Kenya's Hellen Obiri completed the podium, securing the bronze medal with a time of 2:23.10.
Hassan's triumph in Paris echoes her outstanding achievements at the Tokyo Games in 2021, where she also won three medals: gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events, and bronze in the 1500m, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"It was not easy," said Hassan. "It was so hot, but I was feeling OK.
"I've never pushed myself through to the finish line as I did today."
Hassan, the Dutch distance runner, expressed that her Olympic gold medal was the pinnacle of her achievements. She triumphed in the 2023 London Marathon, which marked her first attempt at the distance. Later, in October, she secured victory at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an impressive 2:13.44, "the second best time ever."
"I was so happy in the London Marathon, but today I'm more happy, I can't believe I'm Olympic marathon champion!" she said.
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