Laura Muir misses out

Laura Muir finished fifth in the women's 1500m final at the Paris Olympics, despite achieving a personal best time of 3:53.37, which was a second faster than her Olympic silver medal performance in Tokyo. The race saw Kenyan Faith Kipyegon win gold with a new Olympic record, while Muir's teammate Georgia Bell secured bronze, setting a new British record. Although Muir was initially far behind the leaders, she managed to close the gap but ultimately fell short in the final sprint. Reflecting on her performance, Muir expressed satisfaction with her race strategy, stating she ran exactly how she wanted to. Despite her disappointment, she remains focused on competing in her fourth Olympics, indicating she still has more to give in the 1500m. Muir's remarkable effort highlights the intense competition in women's middle-distance running, as the event has clearly progressed since her previous appearances.