Sonny Side of Sports: Kenyan-born Runner Norah Jeruto Wins Women 3K Steeplechase at World Champs & More
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Taking a quick look at Wednesday’s action in Eugene, Oregon, Norah Jeruto set a World Championships record en route to winning the women's 3,000 meter steeplechase gold. Jeruto, who switched allegiance from Kenya to Kazakhstan earlier this year, clocked eight minutes, 53.02 seconds, the third-fastest time ever. Werkuha Getachew set an Ethiopian record for silver, while her compatriot Mekides Abebe took bronze.