Cherotich stuns Yavi to win 3000m steeplechase Gold

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich produced a storming final lap to snatch women’s 3,000m steeplechase gold at the World Athletics Championships..
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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, overtaking defending champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain in a dramatic final lap.
- Faith Cherotich timed her kick perfectly, finishing in 8:51.59, the fastest time ever recorded at a World Championships.
- Olympic champion Winfred Yavi, despite leading, stumbled and finished with silver in 8:56.46.
- Ethiopia's Sembo Almayew, 20, secured bronze with a personal best of 8:58.86, amidst crashes involving other key competitors.
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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.







