Medics rushed to attend the 23-year-old Ethiopian athlete after a hard fall during the steeplechase final. PARIS, France — Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma exited the Olympics purple track on a stretcher after taking a rough fall during the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final. Medics rushed to aid the Ethiopian runner and he was quickly stretchered away with a neck brace. Until his fall, Girma appeared to be in contention for a medal in the final. Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali defended his title in men’s steeplechase, finishing in 8 minutes, 6.05 seconds for a .36-second win over America’s Kenneth Rooks.

Source: Ethiopian News August 08, 2024 04:21 UTC