The women's 5000 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics was held at the London Olympic Stadium on 10 and 13 August.

Ayana's second lap of 1:18.98 didn't improve the pace much, but it separated all three Ethiopians and all three Kenyans to the front.

Gezahegne rushed forward to take another temporary lead before fading back through the pack for good.

Ayana accelerated but Obiri stuck to her, creating a ten-second breakaway on the pack led by Hassan.

Running even faster, Hasan separated from the pack and set off in chase of catching Ayana for silver but arriving two seconds too late.