This archive report was first published on 19 August 2021.
On August 19, 2021, the World U20 Championships witnessed a remarkable display of Kenyan athletics, with Teresia Muthoni and Zena Jemutai leading the charge.
Competing in the women's 3,000m event, Muthoni and Jemutai delivered a 1-2 finish, with Muthoni taking the gold medal in a time of 8:57.78.
Japan-based athlete Teresia Muthoni's impressive performance earned her the top spot on the podium, while her compatriot Zena Jemutai secured the silver medal.
Ethiopia's Melknat Wudu completed the podium, claiming the bronze medal in the women's 3,000m event.