Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Jepkemoi, and Lydia Rotich Qualify for Women's 3000m Steeplechase at Rio

Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Jepkemoi, and Lydia Rotich on Saturday qualified for the finals of the 3000m Steeplechase in Rio.

Chepkoech and Jepkemoi won heats 2 and 3 respectively, while Rotich qualified after finishing fifth in heat 1, a heat won by Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet (formerly of Kenya).

The final race of the women’s 300m steeplechase takes place on Monday, August 15th.