Faith Cherotich stunned the world by snatching gold in the women's 3,000m steeplechase at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. At just 21, she overtook reigning champ Winfred Yavi in a thrilling last lap, flawlessly clearing hurdles and dominating the final water jump to finish with the fastest time ever recorded at a world championship: 8:51.59.

This victory not only marks a personal milestone for Cherotich but also shines a spotlight on Kenya’s continued dominance in distance running. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Julius Yego powered into the men’s javelin final, aiming to reclaim his world title with a season-best throw.