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Silver in the 3000m Steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris goes to Peruth Chemutai.

Ugandan athlete Peruth Chemutai secured a silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

This accomplishment comes after a fiercely contested race that saw Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi take the gold, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 8:52.76.

Chemutai, the defending Olympic champion from the Tokyo 2020 Games, led the race for a significant portion but was overtaken by Yavi in the final stretch.

Chemutai finished with a national record time of 8:53.34, while Kenya’s Faith Cherotich claimed the bronze with a personal best of 8:55.15Chemutai’s performance was a highlight for Uganda, marking the country’s second medal in the Paris Games, following Joshua Cheptegei’s gold in the men’s 10,000m.

Despite not defending her title, Chemutai’s silver medal and national record are significant achievements, showcasing her resilience and competitive spirit on the global stage.

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