Kipruto claims 3,000m steeplechase world title
Wednesday - August 9, 2017 2:36 pm ,
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Kipruto claims 3,000m steeplechase world title
London Aug 9 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Conseslus Kipruto added another major glory to his name with victory in the men s 3 000 metres steeplechase at IAAF World Athletics Championships here.
The Kenyan clocked eight minutes and 14.12 seconds on Tuesday to continue his in-form performance in the event after the Rio Olympic Games last year reports Xinhua news agency.
Soufiane Elbakkali of Morocco finished runner-up at 8:14.49. The bronze medal went to Evan Jager of the US who completed the race in 8:15.53.
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