London Aug 9 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Conseslus Kipruto added more glory to his name with victory in the men s 3 000 metres steeplechase at the IAAF World Athletics Championships here.
The Kenyan clocked eight minutes and 14.12 seconds on Tuesday to continue his in-form performance in the event after the Rio Olympic Games last year reports Xinhua news agency.
"I m happy to be world champion. Last year I became Olympic champion and this year to be world champion was my hope " Kipruto said.
"I used my plans well and last night I told myself I am the Olympic champion and that others must break me . There are others who are strong but I used my own plans " he added.
Soufiane Elbakkali of Morocco finished runner-up at 8:14.49. The bronze medal went to Evan Jager of the United States who completed the race in 8:15.53.
"That was a bit of a surprise " Elbakkali said in tears.
"I thought I would maybe get a medal next time so this is great " he added.
Jager however was not happy with his performance.
"I m really happy to be on the podium but I m also disappointed because I had pretty high hopes of coming here and winning gold " he said.
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