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Edmund Serem leads stunning Kenyan 1-2-3 in Commonwealth steeplechase

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Kenya's Edmund Serem celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 3000m steeplechase final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day four of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 27, 2026. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)

Kenya’s historic chokehold on the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase shows no sign of loosening. Rising distance star Edmund Serem spearheaded a spectacular podium lock-out, ensuring his nation captured all three medals and extended its remarkable Commonwealth streak to 10 consecutive titles on Monday night in Glasgow.

Serem powered to gold with a clocking of 8:18.23, holding off team-mate Simon Koech (8:18.59), who took silver. Leonard Bett crossed the line in 8:21.63 to secure bronze, completing the clean sweep.

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