Sifan Hassan Wins Women's Marathon Gold

Sifan Hassan won the women's marathon at Paris 2024, completing one of the greatest Olympic performances ever.

Hassan became the first woman to medal in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and marathon at the same Olympics.

She unleashed her signature finishing kick to overtake Tigst Assefa with about 250 meters to go.

Hassan won gold in an Olympic record 2:22:55.

Hassan's dramatic victory will be remembered as one of the all-time great distance-running feats.

She had already run 50 laps on Stade de France's track, taking bronze in the women's 5,000 and 10,000.

Hassan admitted she was "really freaking scared of the marathon" due to its 26.2-mile distance.

Hassan's feelings of intimidation kept creeping into her head during the marathon.

But she managed to push through, saying "I challenged myself and I'm so freaking grateful".

Hassan considers this gold a cut above her previous Olympic victories in Tokyo.

And she proved her doubters wrong, achieving the near impossible.

So Hassan's Olympic record time of 2:22:55 will go down in history.

Hassan's victory was not without its challenges, as she had to shake off an elbow from Assefa.

But Hassan's determination paid off, as she outsprinted Assefa to the finish line.

Hassan's win was a testament to her **hard work and dedication**.

As she lay flat on her back after the race, Hassan thought to herself, "I'm Olympic champion. How is this possible?