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Hellen Obiri wins Gold in the women's 5000m at IAAF World Championships

  • Obiri claims gold in the Women's 5,000m final
  • She produced a devastating burst down the back straight to leave defending champion Almaz Ayana trailing
  • Netherlands Sifan Hassan finishes third

Kenya's Hellen Obiri claimed consolation for her Olympic silver last year winning the women's 5,000 metres world title on Sunday.

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