Olympic champion Kipruto claims 3000m steeplechase title at worlds

Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-09 04:46:06|Editor: Yang Yi
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LONDON, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Olympic gold medalist Conseslus Kipruto added another major glory in men's 3000m steeplechase with a victory at IAAF World Championships here on Tuesday.

The Kenyan athlete clocked 8 minutes and 14.12 seconds to continue his in-form performance in the event after the Rio Olympic Games last year.

Soufiane Elbakkali of Morocco finished runner-up at 8:14.49. The bronze medal went to Evan Jager of the United States, who completed the race at 8:15.53.

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