When you are ready to lay it all on the line, to achieve something that has never been done before - one must simply accept when the tree of life does not grant you the fruits of your labour.

Yesterday marks a tough loss for me as I have worked towards this goal with every bit of devotion within me. I want to share my congratulations to Tamirat Tola on a very strong race yesterday and becoming an Olympic Champion. It’s the most special feeling in the world and I hope you are so proud of this achievement.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the many fans on the course yesterday and around the world for your endless love and support. I hope you know how much it means to me. I will be back and the sun will continue to shine down upon us.

Tonight during the closing ceremony, I will represent Africa to close the Games together with French President Emmanuel Macron. http://t.cn/Rcrp3gU