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Faith Cherotich won her third Diamond League 3000 meter steeplechase race of the season in Paris to maintain her good form, but she refuses to get complacent.
Faith Cherotich has made it clear that there is no room for complacency, even as she continues her impressive rise in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
The 20-year-old Kenyan sensation claimed yet another Diamond League victory, this time in Paris, with a commanding performance that saw her clock a personal best of 8:53.37 — the 10th fastest time in history.
Cherotich’s powerful finishing kick helped her through: she paced the field and unleashed her final surge after the water jump to secure victory.
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This performance not only cemented her status among the sport’s elite—surpassing 2020 Olympic champion Chemutai—but also sent a clear signal: Cherotich isn’t just racing rivals; she’s aiming squarely for the top of the podium in Tokyo and beyond.
Her latest triumph follows earlier wins over reigning Olympic champion Winfred Yavi in both Doha and Oslo, making it three wins in as many major outings this season.
Despite her dominance, Cherotich remains grounded, mindful of the fierce competition that lies ahead.
Cherotich Happy to Have Ran PB
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“Of course, I’m very happy today. I ran my personal best — I’m so happy!” she said after the race.
The Paris contest was anything but easy. From the opening gun, the pace was blistering.
“The race wasn’t easy. From the start, the pace was really high, and I thought, ‘Wow, today I can run my PB,’” she recalled.
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“I saw Peruth [Jemutai] at the front and told myself, ‘I have to follow her.’ After a few laps, I moved to the front and felt confident — ‘I can manage this, I can win here.’”
Cherotich: Everyone is On Good Form
With her sights now firmly set on the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September, Cherotich is approaching the next phase of her season with focus and humility.
“Right now, I’m feeling good and focused on preparing for the Tokyo World Championships.
“I have confidence going into the next race. My goal is to run well. You never know — everyone’s in great shape, so I just have to prepare mentally, train hard, and identify where I need to improve.”
Her cautious optimism reflects a growing maturity — a sign that while she’s celebrating the wins, her eyes remain firmly on the bigger prize.
“In the next race, I’ll aim for another strong performance — maybe even another personal best,” she added.
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With her current form, few would bet against her.
Cherotich’s Hunger For Gold
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Born in 2004, she burst onto the global athletics scene by winning gold at the 2021 World U20 Championships, followed by a bronze medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest — all before turning 20.
In 2024, she secured bronze at the Olympics before winning the Diamond League trophy in Brussels last September. She will be hoping this is the year she finally cements her place as a dominating athlete.
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