Team Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan ignited global praise after accepting her gold medal at the final 2024 Paris Olympic Games ceremony on Sunday (August 11). Sifan delivered an incredible burst in the final 250 meters of the women’s marathon, securing gold with an Olympic record time of 2:22:55. More so, the Olympian was particularly admired for choosing to wear a hijab during the ceremony amid France’s controversial bans.
Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, Sifan shared a carousel of photographs showcasing the moment she was awarded an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony.
The 31-year-old stood on the podium alongside team Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa, who took silver, and team Kenya’s Hellen Obiri, who claimed bronze.
