The Dutch runner has established herself as a clear favorite to medal at the Olympics.
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The Dutch athlete used pacemakers through the first 6:30 of the race, but the rest of the effort was executed entirely on her own in Hengelo, Netherlands. Hassan blazed through the first 5,000 meters in 14:39, and only continued to speed up her pace through the final five kilometers, lapping every athlete in the field. Her finishing time was 30 seconds faster than her previous personal best.
. “It’s the perfect confirmation of the hard work we’ve been putting in getting ready for Tokyo. I am so happy to share this record in front of my Dutch fans.” This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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