‘She Is a Beast’ – Sifan Hassan Admits Fear of Hellen Obiri, Expresses Fondness for Friendly Kenyans
Sifan Hassan opens up about her respect and fear of Hellen Obiri’s strength while expressing admiration for the warmth of her Kenyan rivals ahead of the New York City Marathon.
Sifan Hassan has revealed the aspect about Hellen Obiri that makes her scared to compete against her ahead of their second marathon encounter in New York.
The two-time world champion has only competed against Hellen Obiri in the marathon at the Paris Olympic Games, where she managed to win the gold medal, with the Kenyan winning a bronze medal.
Sifan Hassan will now line up against Hellen Obiri at the New York City Marathon, and she has pointed out that the two-time Boston Marathon champion is the athlete she is most afraid of.
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Sifan Hassan: Ladies, I Am Scared of You
Sifan Hassan, who will be competing in her third marathon of the year, has sent a passionate plea to her competitors, including reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri.
The former Chicago Marathon champion pointed out that Hellen Obiri was lethal on the track, and she has transferred the same drive to the roads.
On the track, Hellen Obiri is a multiple world and Olympic medallist, and she has showcased her power with impressive performances so far in her marathon journey.
Sifan Hassan
“Ladies, I’m scared of you. [Sharon] Lokedi and [Hellen] Obiri, they already did this course and are very strong women. They are very tough. Especially Obiri, I’ve raced with her on the track, too. She’s a beast, and I’m really happy to compete with her, and we can also talk,” Sifan Hassan said as per the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Sifan Hassan added that she enjoys the company of Kenyan marathoners because they are easy to talk to and very friendly.
She expressed excitement ahead of meeting them again and getting to share the same stage with eyes focused on the prize.
“I like Kenyans. They are very friendly and easy to talk to. I communicate with them. They are very nice. So I’m going to see them again,” she added.
As she prepares to face Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi in New York, Sifan Hassan remains both humbled and motivated, embracing the challenge of competing against 2023 champion Hellen Obiri, while cherishing the mutual respect and camaraderie that define their rivalry.
