The new world record holder in the women’s 10,000m is Sifan Hassan. Sifan Hassan, who represents The Netherlands, ran 29:06.82, all by her lonesome today in Hengelo at the Continental Tour stop called the 2021 FBK Games.
Hitting the 5000m in 14:38, Sifan came back in 14:28 and added another World record to her resume.
In Doha 2019, Sifan Hassan took gold at the 10,000m, and 1,500m, a most unusual double for women distance runners.
We think that she’s ready for Tokyo!
Sifan Hassan and her new WR, 10,000m in 29:06.82, photo by FBK Games
Sifan Hassan breaks 10,000m World Record at FBK Games in Hengelo
Sifan Hassan sets WR at 10,000m in 29:06.82, photo by FBK Games
Sifan Hassan added another landmark moment to her already glittering career by lowering the 5-year-old world 10,000m record at the FBK Games in Hengelo today.
The Dutch athlete clocked 29:06.82 and shaved almost nine seconds from Almaz Ayana’s old record – regarded as one of toughest in the record books – with a quite brilliant demonstration of distance running.
Making use of Wavelight technology the crowd at the stadium could perfectly follow Sifan at a world record pace. Hassan said: “Wow to run this world record here today in Hengelo is something I could only dream of. It’s the perfect confirmation of the hard work we’ve put in getting ready for Tokyo. I am so happy to share this record in front of my Dutch fans. I am so happy!”
This was the fourth world record in a total of Hassan’s career. The reigning World Champion over 1500m and 10,000m has also posted world records over one mile, one hour, and 5km on the road.
Sifan Hassan gets flowers after her 10,000m WR in 29:06.82! photo by FBK Games
