
World 3,000m steeplechase champion Faith Cherotich won her first Diamond League race of the season at the Prefontaine Classic, finishing with a time of 8:51.74. This victory highlights her status as one of the sport's emerging stars, despite a rare defeat for fellow competitor Kipyegon, according to Eastleigh Voice.
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