Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands triumphed in the women's marathon at the Paris Olympics, setting a new Olympic record of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 55 seconds. She outpaced Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who finished just three seconds behind, earning silver, while Kenya's Hellen Obiri claimed bronze in 2:23:10. This victory capped a remarkable Olympics for Hassan, who previously secured bronze medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events. The marathon race featured a thrilling sprint finish, with Hassan showcasing her renowned late kick to secure gold. The competition was intense, with a group of five runners in contention until the final kilometers. Australian runners Jess Stenson and Genevieve Gregson finished 13th and 24th, respectively, while Sinead Diver withdrew early due to cramping.