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World U20: Faith Cherotich bags gold for Kenya in 3000m steeplechase

Faith Cherotich clears the water barrier in 3000m steeplechase during South Rift Region pre trials for the World Under-20 Championships Trials at Kericho Green Stadium. [Standard Sports]

Faith Cherotich on Friday put Kenya on the global map after sprinting to victory in the 3000m steeplechase final at the ongoing World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.

Cherotich who won a bronze medal during last year's edition at Kasarani in Nairobi went for gold in 9:16:14.

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