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Steeplechase world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech clinched Kenya’s first medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday night.
Beatrice Chepkoech delivered an outstanding performance at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, clinching the country's first medal of the event.
Chepkoech secured bronze in the women's 3,000m race on Saturday night, marking a significant achievement with a new National Record and a Personal Best time of 8:22.68.
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ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge suffers worst ever marathon defeat after struggling in Tokyo
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge had a rough outing in Tokyo as he suffered his worst ever defeat since he made his Marathon debut in Hamburg 11 years ago.
The race was a thrilling showdown, with American runner Elle St Pierre claiming victory in a new Championship record time of 8:20.87, narrowly outpacing Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay who secured the silver medal with a time of 8:21.13.
St Pierre's tactical approach paid off as she executed a powerful sprint in the final bend of the 200m track, overtaking the leaders to secure her win.
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Chepkoech led the pack for the initial 800m, setting a strong pace before Tsegay took the helm, with Australian Jessica Hull in pursuit.
However, the competition quickly escalated into a single-file race, with each athlete fighting for position.
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Despite her intentions to accelerate at the bell, Chepkoech could not match the speed of St Pierre and Tsegay in the final moments, though her performance was enough to earn a spot on the podium and set a new national benchmark.
Elle St Pierre's victory, almost a year to the day after giving birth to her son, added a layer of emotional depth to the championship.
"This is amazing. It's all I ever dreamed of," an elated St Pierre remarked. "To stand here as a world champion, reflecting on the journey of the past year, is overwhelming. I feel reborn, both as a person and an athlete."
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The event also saw commendable performances from other competitors, including Britain’s Laura Muir, who finished fifth with a season’s best of 8:29.76.
Muir, a double European indoor champion fought valiantly to keep pace with the leaders embodying the spirit of competition that defined the championships.
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