In another exciting day on the track, the U.S. took home medals in the steeplechase, 800, and 400-meter hurdles. WorldAthleticsChamps
More than most other distance events, the steeplechase lends itself to frontrunning by the fastest competitors. It’s easier to navigate the barriers and water jumps when there aren’t other runners around. Chepkoech’s world record of 8:44.32 is 14 seconds faster than the next personal best in today’s field, so her go-from-the-gun made perfect sense.
of Norway, 19, made a bid for the win with 300 meters to go, but was passed by Edris and Barega at the top of the homestretch and faded to fifth in 13:02.93.ran off the shoulder of several leaders throughout the race, and was still in it with 200 meters to go, but couldn’t match the others when the real sprinting started. He finished seventh in 13:04.60. The other American in the 15-man field, Hassan Mead, was 11th in 13:27.05.
American Noah Lyles showed why he’s the overwhelming favorite for the world title. He made running under 20 seconds look much easier than it should, taking his heat in 19.86. Alex Quiñónez of Ecuador also went sub-20 in that heat, finishing second in 19.95.
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