World’s 1,500m silver medallist Timothy Cheruiyot clocked 3:33.93 to win his speciality, where Kenyans swept the six three places in the Diamond League meeting in Zurich. Silas Kiplagat finished second in 3:34.25 while new world champion Elijah Managoi settled for third place in 3:34.65. Three-time former world champion Asbel Kiprop, Charles Simotwo and Vincent Kibet took the fourth, fifth and sixth spots respectively. Kenyan female steeplechasers failed to handle Olympic champion Ruth Jebet of Bahrain. He positioned himself in front at the bell with Ethiopians Muktar Edris, the world champion, and Yomif Kejelcha shadowing him closely.

Source: The Star August 25, 2017 21:11 UTC