Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has praised Faith Cherotich’s electrifying victory in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Oslo Diamond League, calling it a shining example of Kenyan excellence on the night of Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Taking to her official X on June 12, 2025, Passaris stated that Cherotich had once again reigned supreme, outpacing Winfred Yavi to claim victory in the women’s 3,000 m steeplechase at the Oslo Diamond League.
“Faith Cherotich reigns supreme once again, outpacing Winfred Yavi to claim victory in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Oslo Diamond League,” she stated.
In addition, she stated that in a breathtaking display of endurance and precision, Cherotich obliterated Norah Jeruto’s longstanding 2019 meeting record of 9:03.71 and set a new benchmark with a stunning time of 9:02.60.
“In a breathtaking display of endurance and precision, she obliterates Norah Jeruto’s longstanding 2019 meeting record of 9:03.71, setting a new benchmark with a stunning time of 9:02.60. Hongera sana! Kenya is proud of you,” Passaris added.
Passaris believes Cherotich’s triumph offers more than just a medal but also symbolises national resilience and unity
Cherotich’s victory
Passaris’ congratulatory remarks come after the 20-year-old clocked a world-leading time and meet record of 9:02.60, beating a stacked field that included reigning world champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain, who finished second with a time of 9:02.76, while Tunisia’s Marwa Bouzayani finished third in 9:06.84.
“Faith Cherotich wins the women’s 3000 m Sc at the Oslo Diamond League, running a meet record & world lead of 9:02.60 to win the race ahead of Winfred Yavi,” Athletics Kenya stated in a statement shared via X.
Doha Diamond League
This is not the first time Cherotich is outshining Yavi. Last month, Cherotich produced a thrilling finish to win and defend the 3000m steeplechase Diamond League title on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.
Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase in a world-leading 9:05.08. World and Olympic champion Winfred Yavi was in control going into the final lap before Cherotich showed grit and determination to win in the end.
Cherotich, the Olympic bronze medallist, negotiated the final barrier best, though, and charged past Yavi in the closing stages to win by 0.18. Ethiopia’s Sembo Almayew was third in 9:09.27, according to Diamond League.
