Reuters
Olympics-Athletics-Hassan confirms quest for Games treble in Tokyo
Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan confirmed on Sunday that she will attempt an unprecedented Olympic treble on the Tokyo track, adding the 1,500 metres event to her 5,000m and 10,000m runs. Hassan won her 5,000m heat at the Olympic Stadium to qualify for Monday’s final but said that she was yet to make a decision on her events due to the stifling conditions in Tokyo and the COVID-19 restrictions. “For me it is crucial to follow my heart,” she said in a statement on Sunday confirming her participation in all three track events.