TOKYO — One gold medal down. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won the women’s 5,000 meters on Monday, the first leg of her Olympic quest. In Tokyo, Hassan is trying to do something extraordinary and uniquely painful: win the 1,500, the 5,000 and the 10,000 meters. While Hassan, 28, had been expected to compete in all three events, she did not confirm her intention of doing so until Sunday. For her part, Hassan seemed careful to avoid setting expectations, suggesting she simply wanted to try.

Source: New York Times August 02, 2021 12:55 UTC