Uganda’s Chemutai wins 3000m steeplechase in China
Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai produced another commanding performance to win her second Diamond League title in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Xiamen Wanda Diamond League meeting in China on Saturday.
Chemutai clocked 8:51.06 to finish ahead of Kenya-born Winfred Yavi, who represents Bahrain and crossed the line in 8:51.54, while Kenya’s reigning world champion Faith Cherotich settled for third place in 8:52.53.
The highly competitive race attracted some of the world’s top steeplechase athletes, with the leading runners all finishing under the nine-minute mark in a tightly contested final.
Chemutai maintained a strong pace throughout the race and managed to hold off a late challenge from Yavi, who posed a season-best performance threat. Cherotich also remained in contention for much of the race before finishing third after a tactical battle among the leading athletes.
Chemutai said the victory was a result of hard work and determination, noting that competing against some of the world’s best athletes pushed her to deliver one of her strongest performances of the season.
She added that the win has boosted her confidence ahead of upcoming international championships as she continues preparations for major global competitions.
“I am very happy to win here in Xiamen because the competition was very strong and everyone in the race was prepared to fight for victory; this performance gives me confidence and motivation as I continue preparing for the major championships ahead while representing Uganda,” Chemutai said.
The victory further highlights Uganda’s growing presence in long-distance athletics on the international stage, with Chemutai continuing to demonstrate consistency against elite competition.
President of Uganda Athletics, Dominic Otuchet, praised Chemutai for the achievement, describing the performance as a strong statement ahead of upcoming international competitions.
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المصدر: The Observer (Uganda)