Team Samsung Galaxy’s Superhuman Runner Sifan Hassan Opens Up About Her Olympic Experience

When it comes to long-distance running, Sifan Hassan has already cemented her place in the history books. But her story is about so much more than an awe-inspiring collection of medals and world records. Incredible grit, openness and determination led her to where she is today.

Hassan has been chasing challenges her whole life. At the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, she fell during the women's 1,500-meter race and yet went on to qualify for the semi-finals. She was almost hit by a motorbike while grabbing water at the 2023 London Marathon but went on to win gold at her first competitive marathon ever. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 was no exception. Hassan set the extremely ambitious goal of competing in three consecutive long-distance races over the span of one week.

Samsung Newsroom caught up with Hassan shortly after her epic performance in Paris to learn more about her Olympic experience and find out what drives her.

Competing in three long-distance events at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was an ambitious choice - but ambition seems to be your trademark. What motivates you to take on these seemingly impossible challenges?

I'm a curious person, and I get bored with routines. Training for something I had already done in Tokyo felt repetitive. I wanted to try something new that no one else or only a few others had done before. It seemed hard, but I wanted to see just how hard it was. That's what motivated me!

How did you start preparing to compete in all three events? Did you develop a unique strategy to tackle each one?

I always try to be a complete athlete and train for different distances. The marathon was probably the most important event to me at the Olympic Games, so I focused a lot on it. But I gave the other distances the same dedication to be ready for anything.

How did technology support your journey to the Olympic Games Paris 2024? Were there any specific tools or devices that made a difference in your training or performance?

I am often away from my family and friends for altitude training and races, so being able to video call them when I want using my Galaxy S24 Ultra is crucial. I also own a Galaxy wearable device connected my smartphone which is so lightweight that I forget I have it on when running. The device shares insights to help me know and listen to my body better - especially when it comes to sleep, an essential part of my training.

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