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Published Time: 07.08.2024 - 23:14:26 Modified Time: 07.08.2024 - 23:14:26

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. Steeplechase


Things took a turn with just two laps to go, when the Toyko silver medalist appeared to trip over the hurdle. 

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.

Rooks had the lead heading into the homestretch and was looking to pull off a massive upset, but El Bakkali overtook him.

Rooks still beat his personal best by almost 9 seconds to capture the second silver over three Olympics in the event for America.

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