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Reuben Kosgei wins Sydney 2000 men's 3000m steeplechase athletics gold
Reuben Kosgei won the men's 3000m steeplechase gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 29 September 2000.
2000-09-29 · Olympic Stadium, Australia
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The story
Reuben Kosgei won the men's 3000m steeplechase gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 29 September 2000. The title went to Kenya, with the competition held at Olympic Stadium, Australia. The winning time was 8:21.43.
How it unfolded
Wilson Boit Kipketer (Kenya) took silver with 8:21.77; Ali Ezzine (Morocco) took bronze with 8:22.15.
The wider picture
Track and field medals were awarded for individual events rather than for an overall championship score. The event’s distance and final date identify the performance within an athletics programme running from 22 September to 1 October. The finalists raced directly for the medals after progressing through the earlier rounds. Their final times, rather than the times recorded in qualifying races, established the podium.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Reuben Kosgei | Kenya |
| Silver | Wilson Boit Kipketer | Kenya |
| Bronze | Ali Ezzine | Morocco |
Sources
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