Winfred Yavi Makes Rare Admission After Setting Steeplechase World Record in Brussels

Winfred Yavi Makes Rare Admission After Setting Steeplechase World Record in Brussels

Abigael Wafula 08:05 - 25.08.2025

Winfred Yavi has expressed joy and surprise after setting the steeplechase world record at the Diamond League Meeting in Brussels.

Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi has broken her silence after setting the one-mile steeplechase world record at the Diamond League Meeting in Brussels.

Competing on Friday night, Winfred Yavi was in a class of her own as she dominated the inaugural event, clocking an impressive 4:40.13.

American Angelina Ellis finished second in the race, timing 4:46.74 as Olivia Gurth completed the podium in 4:51.87.

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Winfred Yavi: It Felt Harder Than the 3000m

Winfred Yavi
Winfred Yavi

Speaking after the race, the reigning Olympic champion expressed excitement to have pushed beyond her limits, something that finally paid off.

However, Winfred Yavi admitted that she was looking to run a faster time, but all in all, expressed satisfaction as she explained that it was an unusual distance.

She now shifts focus to the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where she intends to defend her title. Winfred Yavi won her first world title in 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

“It’s an unusual distance, normally it´s 3000m, and I ran faster than I normally do. It felt harder than the 3000m, I had to change my jumps as I was running faster towards the steeple,” Winfred Yavi added.

“Right now, I’m returning home to train and work on my jumps. This year, I worked really hard with my coach on improving my skills, and I will keep on training hard to be at my best in Tokyo. I hope to get a medal there; it won’t be easy, but I’ll do whatever it takes.”

Winfred Yavi started her 2025 season with a second-place finish at the Diamond League Meeting in Doha before maintaining the same position as she competed in Oslo.

She then claimed her first win of the season at the Prefontaine Classic and later reigned supreme at the Night of Athletics.

Winfred Yavi has since shown immense improvement in her performance and will be looking to continue her dominance as she prepares for the global showpiece.