Last update on. From the section OlympicsTokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Sifan Hassan, who won her first Olympic gold medal in 5,000m running on Monday, says that she can thank caffeine.The Dutchwoman is bidding on a historic triplet of 1500m, 10,000m and 5,000m.Ethiopian-born Hassan, 28, won the final lap sprint in 14:36.79 seconds. However, it seemed she needed a little help to get to the finish.She jokingly said, "Without coffee, I wouldn't be an Olympic champion."Hassan will be running six long-distance or middle-distance races in just eight days because of her exhausting schedule.She had fallen just after the bell in her 1500m heat on Monday. However, she quickly recovered and was able to climb back up to take first place."I cannot believe it. It was horrible when I tripped. It felt like I was consuming so much energy when I fell and had to get up. It was unbelievable to feel the sensations in my legs. She said that all the energy seemed to have vanished."I was so tired. Without coffee, I wouldn't be an Olympic champion. "I needed all the caffeine!"Hellen Obiri, Kenya's two-time champion at the world championships, claimed silver in 14 minutes 38.36. Gudaf Tegay of Ethiopia took bronze in 14 hours 38.87.Hassan will need to rest a bit longer for her next race, the second semi-final in the 1500m. This race takes place on Wednesday.She holds world titles in 1500m and 10,000m, as well as a bronze medal in the 5,000m.
