An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race
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Suddenly well behind the leaders, Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan stood up and turned on the gas. Eleven of the world's fastest runners stood between her and victory.
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An incredible comeback: Dutch runner Sifan Hassan brilliantly recovers from fall to win 1,500m heat
Sifan Hassan Falls in 1,500M, Comes Back to Win on Final Lap
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Sifan Hassan running for Olympic history in distance races - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Tokyo 2020: Watch Dutch runner Sifan Hassan FALL on final lap of 1,500m heat but somehow get back up to win race
Sifan Hassan comes back after falling in 1,500m heat at Tokyo Olympics to win - ABC News
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