'Small Faith' beats world record holder Chepkoech at Olympic trials

Beatrice Chepkoech leads Faith Cherotich at the water jump in the 3000m steeplechase final during the Olympic Games trials at Nyayo Stadium on June 14,2024.[Stafford ondego,Standard]

Faith Cherotich, better known as 'Small Faith' by her peers, showed her pedigree in the last two laps to win the women's 3000m steeplechase final in the Olympic trials on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium.

Cherotich, a Form Four student, timed 9:22.28 ahead of world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech who returned 9:22.76 with Jackline Chepkoech finishing third in 9:34.86.