Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

World bronze medallist Edmun Serem led his compatriots, African bronze medallist Simon Koech Kiprop and Leonard Bett to a phenomenal 1-2-3 finish..

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Kenya has secured a triumphant podium sweep in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, led by World bronze medallist Edmund Serem. This victory marks Kenya's first gold medal in the current Games.

Edmund Serem, taking gold with a time of 8:18.23, led compatriots Simon Koech Kiprop (silver) and Leonard Bett (bronze).
The team's success is anticipated to continue, with particular high hopes for the women's 3,000m steeplechase, anchored by world champion Faith Cherotich.
Earlier, Diana Wanza secured a silver medal in the women's 10,000m, and weightlifter Joshua Amunga Mboya contributed a bronze medal.

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