KENYA'S FIRST GOLD? Kiyeng, Chepkoech and Rotich eyeing maiden steeplechase title tomorrow

Jepkemoi of Kenya reacts after winning the women's 3000m steeplechase final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi of Kenya reacts after winning the women's 3000m steeplechase final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 26, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

World 3,000m steeplechase champion Hyvin Kiyeng cruised into tomorrow's finals after winning Heat Three in the qualifying rounds.

Kiyeng, who seeks to add an Olympic title to her world title, clocked 9:24.61, which automatically secured her a place in the final.