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Beatrice Chepkoech wins gold for Kenya in 3000m Steeplechase final

Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates winning Gold in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships, Doha 2019 [Courtesy]

World record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech produced an overwhelming superhuman performance to secure a gold medal in the women’s 3000 metres steeplechase final on Monday, September 30, at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Qatar, Doha.

Chepkoech crossed the finish line in 8:57:84, ahead of USA’s Emma Coburn who finished in 9:02:35 and Germany’s Gesa Felicitas Krause who closed the top three at 9:03:30.

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