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The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as 3000m SC) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres , which derives its name from the horse racing steeplechase .
For the women's 3000 metres steeplechase event, the qualification period was between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. [ 7 ] 36 athletes were able to qualify for the event, with a maximum of three athletes per nation, by running the entry standard of 9:23.00 seconds or faster or by their World Athletics Ranking for this event.
The 3000 metres steeplechase has been held as an event at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in the men's division since 1983 and in the women's division since 2005. It can be noted for a series of lengthy winning streaks in the men's division, where Kenyan born athletes have won every championship between 1991 and 2019.
The women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2023 World Athletics Championships was held at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on 23 and 27 August 2023. [1]
The women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 European Athletics Championships took place at the Stadio Olimpico from 7 to 9 June. [1] Records
World record holder Beatrice Chepkoech captured her first world title with a dominant performance in the women’s 3000 metres steeplechase at the World Championships in Doha. The 28-year-old Kenyan led the race from start to finish crossing the line in 8 minutes 57.84 seconds setting a championship record.
Kenyan dominance in the steeplechase is expected, particularly in Kenya. Returning champion, world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech didn't return due to injury, two of their representatives did not make it out of the heats, leaving only #6 of all time Celliphine Chespol to wear their uniform.
This is a list of NCAA outdoor champions in the 3000 meters steeplechase. Hand timing was used until 1973, while starting in 1974 fully automatic timing was used. The women's event was introduced in 2001.