The Running Explained Podcast

Elisabeth Scott

s4/e27 Paris Preview: The 1500m Battle, Sifan's Triple, the Battle of the Marathon GOATs , & more!

August 1, 2024

1h 4m

Athletes Mentioned

Sifan Hassan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner born in Ethiopia. She is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion, known for her prowess in events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. Hassan made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by winning gold in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters and securing a bronze in the 1,500 meters.

Athletes Mentioned

DUN-DUN-DA-DUN the Olympics are here! Coach Nick Klastava lends his analysis to this episode looking the major battle in the men's 1500m, the superstars in the women's 1500m, Sifan Hassan's decision to TRIPLE with the 5000m, 10000m, & marathon, and the battle of the Marathon GOATs: Kipchoge vs. Bekele. Who will come out on top??