This archive report was first published on 4 October 2019.
On October 4, 2019, Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto made history by winning the 3000m steeplechase at the IAAF World Championships in Doha.
With a time of 8:01.35, Kipruto edged out his Ethiopian rival Lamecha Girma by a mere 0.01 seconds, securing his second World title in the event.
The victory marked a remarkable comeback for Kipruto, who had been struggling with a back injury throughout the season.
Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto (pictured) celebrates after winning the Men's 3000m Steeplechase final at the 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships in Doha on October 4, 2019. Photo: Nation.
Other notable finishers in the event included Soufiane El Bakkali from Morocco, who took the bronze medal with a time of 8:03.76.
Kenyan athlete Benjamin Kigen finished seventh in the event.
The victory sparked widespread celebrations across Kenya, with politicians and citizens alike taking to social media to congratulate Kipruto on his achievement.
