Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan completed a remarkable week with Olympic gold in the women's marathon on Sunday morning after winning two bronzes in the two long-distance track events.

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Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history.

It looked as if Hassan's debut marathon would end in disappointment when the 5,000 and 10,000 metres Olympic gold medallist from the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games was dropped from the leading group and left holding her side after the hour mark.

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It would have been impressive enough had the Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, a Muslim who had been fasting due to Ramadan, just completed the course on the rainswept streets of the British capital, with Hassan then grabbing her hip and stopping to stretch off the injury.

Hassan, however, recovered to rejoin the leaders with three miles to go.

Despite making a mess of collecting a drink from a water station and almost being hit by a race motorcycle, the 30-year-old recovered and even offered rival Yalemzerf Yehualaw, last year's winner, a swig from her bottle.

- 'Can't believe it' -

Hassan, 30, then burst clear in a sprint finish to win in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds.

Ethiopia's Alemu Megertu was second in 2:18:37, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, third in 2:18:38.

This was the first time Jepchirchir had been defeated in a major marathon race.

"It was just amazing. I never thought I would finish a marathon and here I am winning it!" Hassan told the BBC.

Hassan, 28 seconds behind the leaders at 25km (15.5 miles), added: "I can't believe it. I was going to stop at 25km.

"I had a problem with my hip, which made me stop. But it started to feel a little bit better. And then I missed one of the drinks stations! I didn't practice that part of the race because I have been fasting and so that was quite difficult. But I needed it...I wasn't thinking about winning or how fast I was going to be and I think that was a good thing for me today."

The 23-year-old Kiptum broke the course record in an astonishing time of 2:01:25.

Having broken clear of the field, Kiptum -- who became the third fastest male marathon runner of all time on his debut in Valencia in December -- faded towards the finish and missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 18 seconds.

Geoffrey Kamworor made it a Kenyan one-two, finishing second in 2:04:23, with Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola third in 2:04:59.

"I am so happy with the result," Kiptum told the BBC. "I don't know what to say right now, I am just grateful! "The course felt good, there was a bit of rain around halfway but it was OK.

"I enjoy doing the marathons...I loved it, I am very happy."

British distance great Mo Farah, in his last marathon before retirement, finished ninth in 2:10:28.

Farah, a four-time Olympic track champion, was not even the first Briton home.

Emile Cairess was sixth in 2:08:07, with Phil Sesseman overtaking Farah in the final few hundred metres.

"I gave it my all but my body just wasn't responding, and that's when you know when it's time to call it a day," said the 40-year-old Farah after confirming he will end his career at September's Great North Run in northeast England.

Marcel Hug won a fifth men's wheelchair race in London, just six days after taking the Boston Marathon title, with the Swiss star shattering his own course record in a time of 1:23:43.

Australia's Madison de Rozario, the 2018 champion, won the women's wheelchair race when she edged out four-time champion Manuela Schar in a sprint finish.

Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history.

Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history. It looked as if Hassan's debut marathon would end in disappointment when the 5,000 and 10,000 metres Olympic gold medallist from the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games was dropped from the leading group and left holding her side after the hour mark. ALSO READ: Explained: How 2023 NBA Draft Lottery works and all you need to know It would have been impressive enough had the Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, a Muslim who had been fasting due to Ramadan, just completed the course on the rainswept streets of the British capital, with Hassan then grabbing her hip and stopping to stretch off the injury. Hassan, however, recovered to rejoin the leaders with three miles to go. Despite making a mess of collecting a drink from a water station and almost being hit by a race motorcycle, the 30-year-old recovered and even offered rival Yalemzerf Yehualaw, last year's winner, a swig from her bottle. - 'Can't believe it' - Hassan, 30, then burst clear in a sprint finish to win in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds. Ethiopia's Alemu Megertu was second in 2:18:37, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, third in 2:18:38. This was the first time Jepchirchir had been defeated in a major marathon race. "It was just amazing. I never thought I would finish a marathon and here I am winning it!" Hassan told the BBC. Hassan, 28 seconds behind the leaders at 25km (15.5 miles), added: "I can't believe it. I was going to stop at 25km. "I had a problem with my hip, which made me stop. But it started to feel a little bit better. And then I missed one of the drinks stations! I didn't practice that part of the race because I have been fasting and so that was quite difficult. But I needed it...I wasn't thinking about winning or how fast I was going to be and I think that was a good thing for me today." The 23-year-old Kiptum broke the course record in an astonishing time of 2:01:25. Having broken clear of the field, Kiptum -- who became the third fastest male marathon runner of all time on his debut in Valencia in December -- faded towards the finish and missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 18 seconds. Geoffrey Kamworor made it a Kenyan one-two, finishing second in 2:04:23, with Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola third in 2:04:59. "I am so happy with the result," Kiptum told the BBC. "I don't know what to say right now, I am just grateful! "The course felt good, there was a bit of rain around halfway but it was OK. "I enjoy doing the marathons...I loved it, I am very happy." British distance great Mo Farah, in his last marathon before retirement, finished ninth in 2:10:28. Farah, a four-time Olympic track champion, was not even the first Briton home. Emile Cairess was sixth in 2:08:07, with Phil Sesseman overtaking Farah in the final few hundred metres. "I gave it my all but my body just wasn't responding, and that's when you know when it's time to call it a day," said the 40-year-old Farah after confirming he will end his career at September's Great North Run in northeast England. Marcel Hug won a fifth men's wheelchair race in London, just six days after taking the Boston Marathon title, with the Swiss star shattering his own course record in a time of 1:23:43. Australia's Madison de Rozario, the 2018 champion, won the women's wheelchair race when she edged out four-time champion Manuela Schar in a sprint finish.

Kiptum scripts history by winning London Marathon in second-fastest time, Sifan Hassan also claims top prize

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands fired a warning shot ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new world record in the women's 10,000m on Sunday.

Hassan, 28, clocked 29min 06.82sec at the Hengelo meet, smashing the previous best set by Ethiopian Almaz Ayana (29:17.45) in winning gold at the 2016 Rio Games.

Hassan was aided by&nbsp;technology that lit up the track on world record pace as she ran.

"Wow! To run this world record here today in Hengelo is something I could only dream of," said Hassan, who was born in Ethiopia, arrived in the Netherlands in 2008 at the age of 15 and received Dutch citizenship in 2013.

"It's the perfect confirmation of the hard work we've put in getting ready for Tokyo. I am so happy to share this record in front of my Dutch fans. I am so happy!"

This was the fourth career world record for Hassan, who was coached by the now-banned Alberto Salazar.

The reigning world champion over 1500m and 10,000m has also posted world records over one mile, one-hour and 5km on the road.

Last October, she smashed Paula Radcliffe's long-standing European record for the women's 10,000m.

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands fired a warning shot ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new world record in the women's 10,000m on Sunday. Hassan, 28, clocked 29min 06.

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands fired a warning shot ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new world record in the women's 10,000m on Sunday. Hassan, 28, clocked 29min 06.82sec at the Hengelo meet, smashing the previous best set by Ethiopian Almaz Ayana (29:17.45) in winning gold at the 2016 Rio Games. Hassan was aided by technology that lit up the track on world record pace as she ran. "Wow! To run this world record here today in Hengelo is something I could only dream of," said Hassan, who was born in Ethiopia, arrived in the Netherlands in 2008 at the age of 15 and received Dutch citizenship in 2013. "It's the perfect confirmation of the hard work we've put in getting ready for Tokyo. I am so happy to share this record in front of my Dutch fans. I am so happy!" This was the fourth career world record for Hassan, who was coached by the now-banned Alberto Salazar. The reigning world champion over 1500m and 10,000m has also posted world records over one mile, one-hour and 5km on the road. Last October, she smashed Paula Radcliffe's long-standing European record for the women's 10,000m.

Athletics: Sifan Hassan sets new women's 10,000m world record

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women’s mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/dutee-chand-wins-gold-in-world-university-games-earns-pm-modi-president-kovinds-praise-234634&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEqL69qLHjAhXP62EKHa9LC2oQFjADegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vQntrDaAyTZJYIFqlMnk_">race </a>dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32.

Hassan, 26, initially looked to be off the record pace in the rarely-run event but finished strongly to edge the 4:12.56 set by Russia’s Svetlana Masterkova in Zurich in 1996.

It was a fitting performance in an event named the "Brave like Gabe" Mile. There was a tribute to Grunewald on the big screens at the stadium before the race and once it was underway, Hassan, who moved to the Netherlands after leaving Ethiopia as a refugee when she was 15, was always in control.

“I knew I could run fast, but the first 800 was a bit slow, so after that, I wasn't thinking it would be a world record,” said Hassan, who took more than two seconds off her previous best for the distance.

"When I crossed the line I was so surprised," she added after clocking a 62 seconds final lap.

"After you run the last 400 like that, and set a world record, it gives you so much confidence over 5,000m.''

"I want to double over 1500 and 5,000 in Doha (at the world championships in September) and the way I finished the last 400, it's amazing,” Hassan said.

Hassan's was not the only classy middle-distance performance of the night as Nijel Amos ran the fastest 800 metres seen since the 2012 Olympics as he posted one minute 41.89 seconds.

Nobody has gone under 1:42 since the memorable final in London seven years ago when Kenya's David Rudisha set the current world record of 1:40.91 and Botswana's Amos ran his own best of 1:41.73 to take the silver medal.

Amos followed the pacemaker through halfway in 49 seconds on Friday and held on strongly on a perfect night for the distance, with warm, wind-free conditions.

Cheruiyot Rotich of Kenya chased him all the way and posted his own personal best time of 1:42.54 as the first nine finishers clocked their fastest times of the season.

"I did an impossible session on Tuesday and after that, I knew I could run 1:41," said Amos. "The world record is not in my mind but if I'm patient, it will come."

TECHNICAL RACE

Those fireworks meant that, for once, the men’s 100 metres was not the biggest <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/dutee-chand-indias-first-openly-gay-athelete-turns-cover-girl-for-a-fashion-magazine-234275&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEqL69qLHjAhXP62EKHa9LC2oQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lEKwPRXgCZ_5YhOlFnGXz">race </a>of the night – though it was still an excellent one as Justin Gatlin won it in 9.91 seconds, edging fellow Americans Noah Lyles (9.92) and Mike Rodgers (10.01).

"It's all about putting together a good technical race, to use my experience," said Gatlin, defying all the traditional rules of sprinting at the age of 37.

"It feels great to beat these guys. This season is surreal, I can't believe I'm still winning here after more than 20 years. Noah is a great runner, so every time I race him, I'm excited,"&nbsp;Gatlin said.

American Kendra Harrison won an exciting 100m hurdle in a season’s best 12.43 while Diamond Trophy holder Shaunae Miller-Uibo was a clear winner in a strong field in the 200m in 22.09.

In a chaotic men’s 400 metres there was a false start and Jonathan Jones of Barbados did not hear the recall.

Jones ran the entire race on his own, while Colombian Anthony Zambrano ran 200 metres, with neither man able to take part in the restarted race a few minutes later.

American Kahmari Montgomery, who made the false start, was allowed to start the race, which was won by Steven Gardiner, who also ran on for a while during the initial mess, in 44.51.

"I covered almost 100m but I stopped when I saw everybody stop," he said Gardiner of the Bahamas. "I came back and re-focused and went again."

Montgomery finished the race but was later disqualified.

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women’s mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a race dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32.

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women’s mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a race dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32. Hassan, 26, initially looked to be off the record pace in the rarely-run event but finished strongly to edge the 4:12.56 set by Russia’s Svetlana Masterkova in Zurich in 1996. It was a fitting performance in an event named the "Brave like Gabe" Mile. There was a tribute to Grunewald on the big screens at the stadium before the race and once it was underway, Hassan, who moved to the Netherlands after leaving Ethiopia as a refugee when she was 15, was always in control. “I knew I could run fast, but the first 800 was a bit slow, so after that, I wasn't thinking it would be a world record,” said Hassan, who took more than two seconds off her previous best for the distance. "When I crossed the line I was so surprised," she added after clocking a 62 seconds final lap. "After you run the last 400 like that, and set a world record, it gives you so much confidence over 5,000m.'' "I want to double over 1500 and 5,000 in Doha (at the world championships in September) and the way I finished the last 400, it's amazing,” Hassan said. Hassan's was not the only classy middle-distance performance of the night as Nijel Amos ran the fastest 800 metres seen since the 2012 Olympics as he posted one minute 41.89 seconds. Nobody has gone under 1:42 since the memorable final in London seven years ago when Kenya's David Rudisha set the current world record of 1:40.91 and Botswana's Amos ran his own best of 1:41.73 to take the silver medal. Amos followed the pacemaker through halfway in 49 seconds on Friday and held on strongly on a perfect night for the distance, with warm, wind-free conditions. Cheruiyot Rotich of Kenya chased him all the way and posted his own personal best time of 1:42.54 as the first nine finishers clocked their fastest times of the season. "I did an impossible session on Tuesday and after that, I knew I could run 1:41," said Amos. "The world record is not in my mind but if I'm patient, it will come." TECHNICAL RACE Those fireworks meant that, for once, the men’s 100 metres was not the biggest race of the night – though it was still an excellent one as Justin Gatlin won it in 9.91 seconds, edging fellow Americans Noah Lyles (9.92) and Mike Rodgers (10.01). "It's all about putting together a good technical race, to use my experience," said Gatlin, defying all the traditional rules of sprinting at the age of 37. "It feels great to beat these guys. This season is surreal, I can't believe I'm still winning here after more than 20 years. Noah is a great runner, so every time I race him, I'm excited," Gatlin said. American Kendra Harrison won an exciting 100m hurdle in a season’s best 12.43 while Diamond Trophy holder Shaunae Miller-Uibo was a clear winner in a strong field in the 200m in 22.09. In a chaotic men’s 400 metres there was a false start and Jonathan Jones of Barbados did not hear the recall. Jones ran the entire race on his own, while Colombian Anthony Zambrano ran 200 metres, with neither man able to take part in the restarted race a few minutes later. American Kahmari Montgomery, who made the false start, was allowed to start the race, which was won by Steven Gardiner, who also ran on for a while during the initial mess, in 44.51. "I covered almost 100m but I stopped when I saw everybody stop," he said Gardiner of the Bahamas. "I came back and re-focused and went again." Montgomery finished the race but was later disqualified.

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