Faith Cherotich Wins Gold, Reynold Cheruiyot Takes Bronze at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - September 2025

Kenya's Faith Cherotich secured a stunning victory in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 17, 2025. Cherotich overtook defending champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain in a dramatic final lap to win the gold medal. On the same day, Kenya's Reynold Cheruiyot secured the bronze medal in the men's 1,500m. The gold in that race was won by Portugal's Isaac Nader. Prior to the final, all eyes were on Kenyan athletes Reynold Cheruiyot and Timothy Cheruiyot as they chased gold in the men's 1500m, aiming to reclaim glory.