3,000m steeplechase women trio start chase for elusive gold

From left- Hyvin Kiyeng, Beatrice Chepkoech and Purity Kirui during the 3000mts steeplechase at the National trials for the Tokyo Olympic Games at The Moi International Sports Stadium, Kasarani, June 18, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya has never won an Olympic gold in 3,000m women steeplechase at the Olympics.

While the men have won gold in the water and barriers race at the last nine Olympics, the women will be hoping that the wait will end at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.