Kenya: Olympics – Cherotich Runs Personal Best Time to Clinch Kenya’s Fourth Medal

Nairobi — Former World Under-20 champion faith Cherotich earned Kenya her fourth medal at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, after clinching bronze in the women’s steeplechase on Tuesday night.

Cherotich, who also won bronze at last year’s World Championships in Budapest clocked a personal best time of 8:55.15 to finish third, in a race won by Kenyan turned-Bahraini and reigning world champion Winfred Yavi.

Yavi clocked an Olympic Record time of 8:52.76 ahead of defending champion, Uganda’s…