Ugandan star Peruth Chemutai produced a dramatic victory in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Shanghai Diamond League, clocking a world-leading and meet record time of 8:51.47.
In a breathtaking finish, Chemutai appeared to celebrate slightly early before narrowly holding off reigning world champion Faith Cherotich by just 0.01 seconds. Cherotich crossed the line in 8:51.48 after an incredible late charge in one of the closest finishes of the season.
Tunisia’s Marwa Bouzayani also delivered a historic performance, smashing the national record with a superb 8:58.09 to finish among the top contenders.
The race turned into an unforgettable showdown featuring world-class times, dramatic final moments, and multiple record-breaking performances, making it one of the highlights of the Shanghai Diamond League meeting.