Olympics 2020

Kipyegon defends 1500m gold, ending Hassan’s triple attempt

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates with her national flag after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

By NBC Olympics

Published August 6, 2021 8:30 AM

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Faith Kipyegon of Kenya repeated as Olympic 1500m champion while Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan’s bid to triple in the 5000m, 1500m and 10,000m came to an end at its penultimate stage.

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