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Faith Cherotich has reiterated that there was no pre-race plan with Peruth Chemutai prior to the women's 3000m steeplechase in Brussels where she claimed a win over Winfred Yavi.
Olympic 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist Faith Cherotich has disclosed that there were no discussions between herself and former Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai ahead of the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels.
The women’s 3000m steeplechase looked like a plan that Cherotich and Chemutai had talked about before descending on the starting line but Cherotich clarified that they only wished each other all the best and executed the race the best way they each knew how to.
The duo is both managed by Global Sports Management and it was evident that Chemutai was elated to see Cherotich win the race, owing to their familiarity. The race saw Cherotich cross the finish in an impressive time of 9:02.36.
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Olympic champion Winfred Yavi was forced to finish second in 9:02.87 and was a bit disappointed as she was hoping to break Beatrice Chepkoech’s world record. Chemutai rounded up the podium, clocking 9:07.60 to cross the finish line in third.
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Cherotich further noted that the win at the Diamond League Meeting final is a huge step for her as she looks to make a mark at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
“We just decided to go together and we had not discussed anything before the race. However, we wished each other all the best before going into the race. The win has given me a lot of motivation to work extra hard and then I will run well next year,” Cherotich told Runner Space.
She added that after the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games, she went back to the drawing board and worked on her speed endurance to ensure she was ready for the final.
“When I was done with the Olympics, I went home and prepared for the final. I thank God and my coach for the program he gave me. I went to work on my speed endurance because I realised they (competitors) would leave me behind and I worked on that…my finishing was good,” she disclosed.
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