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Sifan Hassan Wins 5,000 Meter Gold, Eyes More With Historic Triple Attempt

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Less than 12 hours after falling in the first round of the women's 1,500 meters but getting back up to win her heat, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won gold in the women's 5,000 meters.

With 250 meters remaining in Monday night's final in Tokyo, Hassan pulled away from Kenya's Hellen Obiri to win her first Olympic gold medal in 14:36.