Sifan Hassan is on track to make Olympic history in distance running. She won the 5,000 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

What's at stake for Sifan Hassan?

She aims to win three gold medals in distance running, a feat only achieved by a select few in Olympic history.

Sifan Hassan has already won the 5,000 meters. She will run in the 1,500-meter final on Friday and the 10,000 final on Saturday.

The history of distance running triples

Only a few athletes have won three gold medals in distance events at the Olympics. Emil Zatopek of the former Czechoslovakia was the last to do a long-distance triple at the 1952 Olympics.

Emil Zatopek won gold medals in the 5,000, 10,000, and marathon in the space of a week at the 1952 Helsinki Games.

Sifan Hassan's road to the Olympics

Sifan Hassan was born in Ethiopia but moved to the Netherlands as a refugee when she was 15. She started running at school because she had "so much energy".

Sifan Hassan has been around the top level since 2013. She came to the fore by winning a 1,500-10,000 double at the 2019 world championships.

The challenge ahead

Sifan Hassan will face a draining schedule of six races in eight hectic days in Tokyo. She will need to perform at her best to achieve her goal of winning three gold medals.

Sifan Hassan set the 10,000-meter world record in June, which was broken by Ethiopia runner Letesenbet Gidey two days later. She still holds world marks in the mile and 5-kilometer road race.

Sifan Hassan's success has come under scrutiny because of her connection to a controversial coach. However, she remains focused on her goal of making Olympic history.

The Tokyo Olympics will be a defining moment for Sifan Hassan. She has the potential to become one of the greatest distance runners of all time.

Sifan Hassan's journey to the Olympics has been long and challenging. She has overcome many obstacles to achieve her goal of competing at the highest level.

The world will be watching as Sifan Hassan attempts to make history in the 1,500-meter and 10,000-meter finals. Will she be able to achieve her goal of winning three gold medals?

Sifan Hassan's performance at the Tokyo Olympics will be remembered for years to come. She has the potential to inspire a generation of athletes and fans around the world.