Hassan has completed a remarkable distance-running treble.

By winning gold in the women’s marathon, she adds to the bronze she won two days earlier in the 10,000m and six days after securing the same medal in the 5,000m.

Hassan had initially signed up for the Olympic 1500m as well before deciding three events was enough.

“I have no words. Every moment in the race I was regretting that I ran the 5,000m and 10,000m. I was telling myself if I hadn’t done that, I would feel great today,” Hassan said after her marathon win.

“From the beginning to the end, it was so hard. Every step of the way. I was thinking, ‘Why did I do that? What is wrong with me?’ If I hadn’t done it, I would feel so comfortable here.”

The 31-year-old only made her debut at the distance in April 2023 when she was a surprise winner of the London Marathon.