Winfred Yavi Triumphs in Rome with Impressive Steeplechase Win

Olympic champion Winfred Yavi nearly broke the world record in the 3,000 meters women's steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League meeting. She finished with the second-fastest time ever. Other notable performances included victories by Ackera Nugent in the 100 meters hurdles and Letsile Tebogo in the men's 100 meters.

Olympic champion Winfred Yavi from Bahrain clinched the women's 3,000 metres steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League, narrowly missing the world record with a remarkable time of 8:44.39.

The race mirrored the Olympic final, with Yavi edging out Uganda's Peruth Chemutai and Kenya's Faith Cherotich.

The event also witnessed standout performances from Jamaica's Ackera Nugent in the women's 100 meters hurdles, and Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in the men's 100 meters.

(With inputs from agencies.)