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