Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi wins women’s Olympic 3000m steeplechase title

Kenyan-born timed an Olympic record of 8min 52.76sec ahead of defending champion Chemutai

Last updated: August 07, 2024 | 00:21

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Bahrain's Winfred Mutile Yavi crosses the finish line ahead of Uganda's Peruth Chemutai o win the women's 3000m steeplechase final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on Tuesday.

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Paris: Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won the women’s Olympic 3000m steeplechase title in Paris on Tuesday.

Kenyan-born Yavi timed an Olympic record of 8min 52.76sec for victory ahead of Uganda’s defending champion Peruth Chemutai, who took silver in a national record of 8:53.34 and Kenya’s Faith Cherotich claimed bronze in 8:55.15.

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