Dutch runner Hassan wins women's 5,000m gold at Olympics

TOKYO, Aug 2 -- Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands crossed the finishing line first in the women's 5,000m race at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, Xinhua reported.

Hassan recorded a winning time of 14 minutes and 36.79 seconds, followed by Kenya's Hellen Obiri with 14:38.36 and Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia, who finished the race in 14:38.87.

This was Hassan's first Olympic gold medal. She is going to compete in 1,500m and 10,000m at Tokyo 2020.

-- BERNAMA