Kenya's Faith Cherotich claims gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase
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Kenya's Faith Cherotich claimed the gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase, stunning defending champion Winfred Yavi, who represents Bahrain, with an impressive performance on the final lap.
Breakdown
- Faith Cherotich of Kenya won gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase.
- Cherotich overtook defending champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain in the final lap. 6s
- Cherotich set a new championship record with a time of 8 minutes and 51 seconds. 40s
- Winfred Yavi took silver, and Sembo Almayeu of Ethiopia won bronze with a personal best. 47s