• A. Sifan Hassan (Netherlands)
  • B. Tigst Assefa (Ethiopia)
  • C. Hellen Obiri (Kenya)
  • D. Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya)

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Think of an athlete who earned the Netherlands multiple medals during these Olympic Games and is known for her tactical finishes.

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The correct answer is A. Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands won the Olympic women’s marathon in Paris 2024. She finished in a time of 2:22:55 and defeated Tigst Assefa and Hellen Obiri in a thrilling sprint to the finish. This victory came after Hassan had already won bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters earlier during the same Games. It was a historic achievement as she competed in three distances within a single Olympic tournament.

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The Olympic women’s marathon in Paris on August 11, 2024, was one of the most memorable races of the Games. Sifan Hassan, born in Ethiopia but competing for the Netherlands, displayed her characteristic tactics by staying in the pack for most of the race and only making her move in the final stages. The 31-year-old athlete had won bronze in the 10,000 meters just three days earlier, making her physical achievement even more impressive. Hassan became the first Dutch woman to win Olympic gold in the marathon. Her victory came at a time when the women’s marathon is becoming increasingly competitive, with world record holder Tigst Assefa among the favorites. The race ended in a sprint where Hassan could demonstrate her strong finishing kick, a quality she had previously developed on the track. She added this gold medal to her impressive résumé, which already included Olympic gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at Tokyo 2021.