Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has given reasons why she has been busy at work during the festive season when most of her peers are on a break.
It may be the festive season but Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has not taken a break as she has maintained her training with eyes on further success in 2025.
Hassan was one of the athletes who had a remarkable 2024 season that yielded three medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics which saw her crowned World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year early in December.
The Dutchwoman participated in 5,000m, 10,000m and marathon, winning bronze in the first two, before she put the icing on the cake with gold in the latter, and it was no surprise when she was named World Athlete of the Year Out of Stadia as well as the overall women’s prize.
18:30 - 27.12.2024
'I like the excitement' - Decorated Dutch star Sifan Hassan reveals bold plans for 2025 after Olympic success
Marathon Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will concentrate in marathon in 2025 after a breakout year.
It has fueled her desire for more going by her latest sentiments and actions as she has been busy in training during the festive season when most of her peers are on a break.
“I love running at this time of year. It always offers an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve achieved, seek inspiration, and set intentions for the year ahead. What are your goals for 2025?” she posed on X.
Hassan must be looking to win a world title in 2025 when the World Championships will take place in Tokyo, Japan and made a vow to try out four races after her decision to go for a treble paid off in Paris.
It will also not be a surprise if she signs up for one of the major city marathons, having claimed London and Chicago titles in 2023 which set the stage for her Olympics heroics in 2024.