GLASGOW, Scotland — Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai has added another major international medal to her collection after finishing third in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Chemutai clocked 9:09.96 to win bronze in a closely contested race that saw Kenya’s Faith Cherotich take gold after breaking the Commonwealth Games record with a time of 9:01.76. England’s Elise Thorner secured silver in 9:05.45.
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final Results:
🥇 Faith Cherotich (Kenya) — 9:01.76
🥈 Elise Thorner (England) — 9:05.45
🥉 Peruth Chemutai (Uganda) — 9:09.96
The medal continues Chemutai’s remarkable run as one of Uganda’s most successful athletes on the global stage.
The 27-year-old made history in 2021 when she became the first Ugandan woman to win an Olympic gold medal after triumphing in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Tokyo Olympic Games. She later added an Olympic silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games, further cementing her status among the world’s elite distance runners. Peruth Chemutai
Chemutai entered the Glasgow competition as one of the leading contenders, bringing with her years of experience competing at the highest level. Her bronze medal adds to Uganda’s proud tradition in athletics, a sport that has consistently delivered international success for the country.
Kenya’s Cherotich dominated the final stages of the race, producing a powerful finish to claim victory, while Thorner held off a strong challenge from the chasing pack to take second place. Chemutai maintained her composure through the water jumps and barriers to secure Uganda’s place on the podium.
The performance continues Chemutai’s impressive record in major championships, following her Olympic success and multiple appearances at World Athletics competitions.
Uganda’s athletics team has remained one of the country’s strongest medal hopes at international events, with long-distance runners continuing to raise the national flag on the global stage.
Chemutai’s latest achievement adds another chapter to Uganda’s athletics legacy and strengthens her reputation as one of Africa’s greatest female steeplechase athletes.