Chemutai Clocks World No. 3 Time, Wins 3000m Steeplechase at FBK Games

HENGELO, Netherlands — Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai delivered a commanding performance at the FBK Games, winning the women’s 3000m steeplechase in 9:07.79, the third-fastest time in the world this year.

Competing at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Hengelo, Chemutai wasted no time asserting dominance, clocking 2:57.94 at the 1000m mark and 6:03.33 at 2000m. She crossed the finish line more than 13 seconds ahead of her closest rival.

The 24-year-old Tokyo 2020 gold medallist was in a class of her own throughout the race, reaffirming her status as a top contender ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Ethiopia’s Wosane Asefa, just 18 years old, ran a personal best of 9:20.83 to secure second place, while Kenya’s Caren Chebet finished third in 9:22.35.

“I felt strong from the start and just focused on running my own race,” said Chemutai after her win. “This is a good sign for the season ahead.”

The result marks another milestone in Chemutai’s stellar career and signals a return to peak form after injury setbacks in 2023 and 2024.

Chemutai’s time not only secures her place among the world’s best in 2025 but also sends a clear message ahead of the upcoming global championships.

Final Results – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase, FBK Games 2025

1.     Peruth Chemutai (UGA) – 9:07.79

2.     Wosane Asefa (ETH) – 9:20.83 (PB)

3.     Caren Chebet (KEN) – 9:22.35

4.     Angelina Ellis (USA) – 9:22.85

5.     Marta Serrano (ESP) – 9:24.26

6.     Adva Cohen (ISR) – 9:24.46

7.     Eline Dalemans (BEL) – 9:25.80

8.     Daisy Jepkemei (KAZ) – 9:25.87

9.     Jackline Chepkoech (KEN) – 9:30.49

10.    Veerle Bakker (NED) – 9:30.67

11.    Kinga Królik (POL) – 9:31.31

12.    Rihab Dhahri (TUN) – 9:35.55

13.    Tatiane Raquel da Silva (BRA) – 9:44.11

— Flavie Renouard (FRA) – DNF