BUDAPEST - Sifan Hassan’s quest for a trio of world titles went up in smoke on Saturday as she fell within sight of the finish line to hand Ethiopian rival Gudaf Tsegay victory in the 10,000m. What had been a generally sedate race at the National Athletics Centre culminated in a sensational finish. At the bell for the final 400 metres, Hassan made her move, going wide to reel in the front runners and take the lead with 200m remaining. Tsegay and defending champion Letesenbet Gidey stuck with her into the final straight, the raucous crowd getting to their feet as Tsegay and Hassan broke away. As Hassan writhed on the track, so Gidey and third Ethiopian, Ejgayehu Taye, roared past her to seal a clean sweep for the east African distance running powerhouse.

Source: Ethiopian News August 19, 2023 21:11 UTC