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Denis Kipkoech won silver for Kenya in the 3,000m at the World U20 Championships after being narrowly edged out by Norway's Andreas Halvorsen.
Kenya's Denis Kipkoech won silver in the men's 3,000m to hand the country its third medal at the World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.
Kipkoech delivered a thrilling performance, clocking a time of 8 minutes and 20.79 seconds, narrowly missing out on gold as Norway’s Andreas Fjeld Halvorsen surged to victory.
Despite leading in the final lap the Kenyan had to settle for silver after a powerful finish by Halvorsen who claimed the gold in 8:20.56.
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07:30 - 30.08.2024
Edmund Serem to give his all in men's 3000m steeplechase final at World Under-20 Championships
Amos Serem's younger brother Edmund Serem is ready for the battle awaiting him in the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, Lima.
The race began at a steady pace, with the first kilometre unfolding slowly as the athletes gauged each other’s strengths.
As the race progressed, the intensity ramped up, and the competition became fiercer. With just over a kilometre remaining, Kenya’s Clinton Kimutai Ngetich, who had been lying in wait, made a bold move to the front, igniting the crowd’s excitement. Kipkoech followed closely, positioning himself for a potential gold.
However, Halvorsen, displaying remarkable composure and strength, timed his final push to perfection.
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09:10 - 28.08.2024
Andrew Alamisi wins men's 5,000m gold for Kenya at 2024 World U20 Championships
Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi clinched gold for Kenya in the men's 5000m at the 2024 World U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
The Norwegian runner unleashed a burst of speed at the bell, overtaking Kipkoech on the back straight and creating an unassailable lead.
"I’m getting in the shape of my life now, these last days and weeks were great," Halvorsen said after the race.
"I wanted to fight for the gold, and that is exactly what I did. I’m grateful for everyone who helped me achieve this, and I’m excited about what’s to come."
The battle for the bronze was equally intense, with Britain’s Edward Bird clocking 8:21.00 to secure third place, just ahead of Ethiopia’s Ybeltal Gashahun, who finished fourth with a time of 8:21.02.
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21:37 - 27.08.2024
World U20 Championships: Mary Moraa’s cousin the only Kenyan representative in 800m semis
Sarah Moraa advances to the 800m semis, but teammate Janet Jepkemoi exits after finishing last in her heat.
Uganda's Harbert Kibet, another strong contender, crossed the line in fifth place with a time of 8:21.54 demonstrating the depth of talent in East African distance running. Sweden's Karl Ottfalk completed the top six, finishing in 8:23.14, a commendable effort in such a tightly contested race.
Unfortunately, Kenya’s Clinton Kimutai Ngetich, who had shown such promise early on, faded in the latter stages of the race. He ultimately finished in 11th place with a time of 8:25.51.
Kipkoech’s silver adds to Kenya’s growing medal tally at the World Athletics Championship after Diana Chepkemoi secured a bronze medal setting a personal best time of 9:29.84 in the 3000m steeplechase.
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