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Peruth Chemutai wins steeplechase with Lizzie Bird smashing UK record

Outsider wins Olympic 3000m 'chase after a brave front run by American Courtney Frerichs, while British record falls in same race on Wednesday night in Tokyo

3000m Steeplechase

Soufiane El Bakkali ends Kenyan steeplechase dominance

Moroccan double world medallist lands Olympic gold with perfectly timed charge to the line

3000m Steeplechase

Eric Shirley’s rise from rags to running royalty

Olympic steeplechaser first featured in AW in 1946 and still appears in our results today aged 91. But few are aware of his remarkable background

Jamaine Coleman's next chapter

Harsh reality of underperforming for his US university spurred the British steeplechaser into action and gave his athletics career a second wind

3000m Steeplechase, Steeplechase

Conseslus Kipruto's Olympic title defence – a game of patience

Kenyan steeplechase star was aiming for another global gold and a world record in 2020 but tells Chris Dennis how the coronavirus outbreak has forced him to go back to the drawing board

3000m Steeplechase

Lizzie Bird soars to new heights

After making huge progress in 2019, the British steeplechaser finds herself in with a shot of Tokyo 2020 selection, writes Daniel Rees

3000m Steeplechase, Steeplechase

Triple jump and 200m cut from 2020 Diamond League

The 3000m steeplechase and discus will also not feature in the Diamond League Final next year

200m, Discus Throw, Steeplechase, Triple Jump

Ieuan Thomas' top tips for steeplechase beginners

Could you be tempted by the steeplechase? Ieuan Thomas gives his advice for middle distance runners who are looking to rise to the challenge

Cut to the 'chase

Tips and advice on what it takes to become a top steeplechaser

Ruth Jebet just misses world steeplechase record to win Olympic title

The 2014 world junior champion graduates to Olympic gold medallist with second quickest time in history

3000m Steeplechase

Athlete insight - Rob Mullett

Britain's fastest steeplechaser in years is silencing the event's critics with world-class performances, writes Ruth Jones

Olympic history: Men’s 3000m steeplechase

A look back at the men's 3000m steeplechase as Steve Smythe reflects on the history of events at the Olympics

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