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Sifan Hassan is a highly accomplished middle and long-distance runner, known for her remarkable versatility across a wide range of distances, from the 800m to the marathon. Born in Ethiopia, she moved to the Netherlands as a teenager and became a Dutch citizen in 2013.

She’s held multiple world records in her career and still holds the one for the one-hour run, alongside several European and national records. Her versatility and ability to compete at the highest level in multiple events make her stand out in athletics.

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she became the first athlete in history to ever strike medals in the 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m at a single Olympics. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, she became the first female athlete to secure medals in the 5000m, 10,000m, and marathon at a single Olympics. She is, since then, the only female athlete to have won Olympic gold medals in the 5000m, 10,000, and marathon.

Sifan Hassan's story inspires people worldwide, showcasing that resilience and passion have the power to overcome obstacles.