What a thrilling finale to tonight’s action here at the Stade de France! Soufiane El Bakkali charged in the final stretch to win the 3,000-meter steeplechase, overtaking Kenneth Rooks in the last stages after the American had led much of the final lap.
However, the excitement was tempered by a concerning incident on the western side of the track involving Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia. Girma, who had been among the leaders for the majority of the race, failed to clear a barrier about 200 meters from the finish line, resulting in a hard fall onto the track.
