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However, Chebet, speaking to reporters, said she believed Kipiyegun would be reinstated following the clash with Tsegay.
“It’s not Faith’s fault,” she said.
“I was behind them and Faith was in the inner lane. Gudav tried to enter Faith’s lane.
“Faith had to use her hands to tell Gudav ‘don’t push me’. It wasn’t Faith’s fault, she lost her balance and was trying to avoid walking off the runway.”
Nearly two hours after the race, Kipyegon regained the silver medal, while Hassan dropped to third place after the World Athletics Arbitration Committee ruled that the incident did not constitute grounds for disqualification.
However, Kipiyegun has been shown a yellow card, which she will wear for the rest of the Games.
Hassan, who also competed in the 10,000m and marathon events at this Olympics, accepted the outcome of the appeal.
“I’m really happy that Faith got her medal back,” said the Dutch athlete.
“I don’t really feel like I deserve this silver medal. I don’t want to get a medal that I didn’t earn.
“I love my bronze medal and it doesn’t matter to me what medal or ranking I get as long as it’s fair.”
Kipiyegun now needs to refocus on winning her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women’s 1500m.
The 30-year-old driver plans to return to the track on Tuesday morning for the second of three heats in the first round.
“I want to play in both games because I like them,” Kipiyegon said.
“This is the first time I’ve competed in two events at the same time at the Olympics. I’m going to go out there and give it my best shot and see what I can achieve.”
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