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Kipruto extends Kenyan steeplechase streak

. Conseslus Kipruto (KEN) of Kenya competes. REUTERS

Conseslus Kipruto stormed to victory in the men's 3000m steeplechase on Wednesday to extend Kenya's remarkable winning streak in the event.

Kipruto timed an Olympic record of 8min 03.28sec for gold, American Evan Jager taking silver in 8:04.28.

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