“I can’t believe it, I’m completely speechless for a moment”, In ‘t Hof stammered immediately afterwards at the NOS. “I could never have imagined this, it’s just bizarre.”
A little later she turned out to be able to put everything into words: ,,I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in recent years, but I have found my way up this year. It’s so weird that I’m standing here now. I immediately think of the people behind me. As an athlete you are always insecure, it is very easy to lose faith. I knew I could do it, but there were more. And there is a lot of pressure involved. But I have now managed to get over those nerves.”
The 5000 meters was the last distance for the women and so the placement matrix is now almost complete. Only the designation spot for the mass start has yet to be officially filled in. View the overview here.
The OKT will be concluded with the 1500 meters for men. Follow that closing distance live here.
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