Athletics-Hassan excited over London Marathon return


FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Marathon - Paris, France - August 11, 2024. Sifan Hassan of Netherlands in action. Song Yanhua/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back this year and excited to see what she can do.

The 32-year-old, who went on to win the Olympic marathon in Paris in August, headlines the four Olympic and Paralympic marathon champions who are confirmed for the April 27 race.

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