Record Holder Chepkoech Floored By Jeruto In Oslo Diamond League

14th June 2019 - by IAAF

World champion Emma Coburn of USA also felt the wrath of the Kenyan winner as she ended the race a distant fourth

Kenya's Norah Jeruto Tanui reacts after winning the Women's 3000m Steeplechase during the IAAF Athletics Diamond League competition on June 13, 2019 at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo, Norway. PHOTO/AFP

SUMMARY

Chepkoech, whose last loss came in Rome more than a year ago, took command 1300 metres into the race, with Jeruto shadowing closely
In a quality race, Hyvin Kiyeng was third in 9:07.56 with world champion Emma Coburn fourth in 9:08.42
Behind them, Henrik Ingebrigtsen captivated the crowd with the strong final lap of his own, moving from sixth with 500 metres left to race to fourth across the line, his 7:36.85 a new national record. The stadium erupted

OSLO, Norway- Norah Jeruto produced the biggest upset of the evening, taking the steeplechase in 9:03.71, a meeting record and another world lead to end world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech's unbeaten streak at seven.

Chepkoech, whose last loss came in Rome more than a year ago, took command 1300 metres into the race, with Jeruto shadowing closely.

As the laps wore on, the order didn't change, with Jeruto running confidently, seeming waiting for the right moment to pounce. That came in the final 100 metres.

As she was passed, Chepkoech didn't even try to respond, content with her eventual 9:04.30 seasons best.

In a quality race, Hyvin Kiyeng was third in 9:07.56 with world champion Emma Coburn fourth in 9:08.42.

At the same time, Coleman’s performance was one of six world leads on the night, the first coming courtesy of Selemon Barega in a 3000m contest that had the capacity crowd on its feet.

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei did much of the leading, taking command just beyond the midway point, hoping to run the zing from the Ethiopian's legs. It wouldn't come to pass.

Tucked behind Kenyan Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli, Barega maintained close contact in third over the first kilometre, then moved into second with 600 metres remaining.

He then made his decisive move with just over half a lap to go to take the victory in 7:32.17, a lifetime best for the 19-year-old. Cheptegei held his position to finish second in 7:33.26 with Kimeli next in 7:34.85, personal bests for both.

Behind them, Henrik Ingebrigtsen captivated the crowd with the strong final lap of his own, moving from sixth with 500 metres left to race to fourth across the line, his 7:36.85 a new national record. The stadium erupted.

The evening-capping Dream Mile, the meeting’s signature event, didn’t witness a similar finish for Henrik’s youngest brother Jakob, the double European champion, who couldn’t manage better than sixth. Instead, it was Pole Marcin Lewandowski who emerged the winner in a blanket finish clocking a 3:52.34 world lead, 0.04 ahead of Kenyan Vincent Kibet.

Ayanleh Souleiman was another step back, clocking 3.52.66 for third.

Oslo DL 3000m women steeplechase result:

1. Norah Jeruto Tanui (KEN) 9:03.71

2. Beatrice Chepkoech Sitonik (KEN) 9:04.30

3. Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi (KEN) 9:07.56

4. Emma Coburn (USA) 9:08.42

5. Daisy Jepkemei (KEN) 9:10.54

6. Celliphine Chepteek Chespol (KEN) 9:15.04

7. Peruth Chemutai (UGA) 9:16.72

8. Gesa Felicitas Krause (GER) 9:20.31

9. Marusa Mismas (SLO) 9:20.97

10. Winfred Mutile Yavi (BRN) 9:21.36

11. Anna Emilie Moller (DEN) 9:24.21

12. Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal (NOR) 9:28.99

13. Mel Lawrence (USA) 9:29.81

14. Rosie Clarke (GBR) 9:31.68

15. Viktória Gyürkés (HUN) 9:34.56