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Olympic champion Hassan wants to 'enjoy' London race

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January 15, 2025

Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back in 2025 and excited to see what she can do.

Olympic champion Hassan wants to 'enjoy' London race

The 32-year-old, who went on to win the Olympic marathon in Paris in August, headlines the four Olympic and Paralympic marathon champions who are confirmed for the April 27 race.

"I never dreamt I was going to win the gold medal in London but suddenly (afterwards) my brain is thinking about Paris," Hassan told reporters on a video call.

"I was so scared of the marathon. Am I not going to finish? Is it going to hurt? Are people going to say that I made a big mistake? So, I didn't really enjoy that much the (2023) marathon in London. This time I really want to go and enjoy it."

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