Ejegayehu DIBABA (ETH) - Silver medallist
On cheering while crossing the finish line:
“I thought I’d won. I’m really surprised that I don’t have the gold medal. I missed the Chinese athlete completely. Had I seen her, I would have put in more effort and passed her.“
Derartu TULU (ETH) - Bronze medallist
On the result:
“We were not afraid of the others. We just didn’t pay attention to the Chinese. I am disappointed.“
Werknesh KIDANE (ETH) - fourth place
On the result:
“I feel like crying. I’m very disappointed. I was convinced we would finish one-two-three.“
