Kipyegon defends 1500m gold, ending Hassan’s triple attempt
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Faith Kipyegon of Kenya repeated as Olympic 1500m champion while Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan’s bid to triple in the 5000m, 1500m and 10,000m came to an end at its penultimate stage.