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It is all about focus. The training for 1500m and 5000m is different, you do more because the distance is longer, you basically change everything in training.

— Hellen Obiri

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I am so happy, it was the only medal I missed in my cabinet.

I tried to be patient and wait for the right time to happen...Today was my time.

In a marathon, anything can happen.

I have been running 10Ks and half marathons, so I have lost speed to defend my 5,000m title...I want to leave it to the younger athletes.

I’m satisfied with my second place finish, what matters most was to finish within 1-2 bracket. I will go back and work hard in training to ensure I do well in Tokyo. I’m really not bothered much with Ethiopians, as a team we will deliver good results.

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