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Chespol, Kipyegon shine as El Bakkali denies Kenya victory in 3000m steeplechase

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Vincent Keter wins the 1500m men final during The Kip Keino Classic-World Athletics Continental Tour 2021 at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on September18, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Former World U20 champion Celliphine Chespol announced her return to athletics by destroying a strong field of 16 contestants in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Kasarani Stadium yesterday.

Chespol clocked 9:30.55 to win the category in the second edition of Kip Keino Classic Meet that attracted athletes from across the globe.

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