Sifan Hassan today took his second World Cup gold in Doha. After a previous gold of 10,000 meters it was today time for 1500 meters. Hassan took over the lead after 300 meters and never let it go. Hassan finally had just over three seconds down to second and her 3: 51.95 means a new championship record. Otherwise, the Doha World Cup has mostly been about Hassan's coach, Alberto Salazar. The Cuban, based in Oregon, USA, was suspended five days ago for four years for drug offenses.
When Hassan met SVT Sport in the mixed zone after the gold, it was initially a happy Hassan who answered questions. But the mood would change when the doping issue came up.
- I was so angry, I just wanted to show all the negative people what hard work really means. Do people think we will never be tested? What are the wrong people? ”Sifan Hassan told SVT Sport after his World Cup gold.
Do you think the questions have been unfair lately?
- I've been at the World Cup since 2013, before I started training in Oregon. I've always been consistent in my results. You brainwash young people, you say it doesn't pay off with hard work. It's not good for the sport, an upset Hassan told SVT Sport.