Faith Cherotich achieved a significant victory at the Doha Diamond League, marking her first race of the 2025 season. The Olympic bronze medallist won the women's 3000m steeplechase, defeating Kenyan-born Winfred Yavi for the second consecutive time. This win not only earned her prize money of $20,000 (KSh 2.6 million) as a Diamond Discipline winner but also set a positive tone for her upcoming competitions, including the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Doha Diamond League race saw Cherotich clocking in at 9:05.08, narrowly beating Yavi, who finished at 9:05.26. Ethiopia's Sembo Almayew came in third with a time of 9:09.27. Cherotich's victory in Doha follows her previous win against Yavi at the Diamond League final in Brussels in September, showcasing her growing momentum and potential.

Expressing surprise at her win, Cherotich acknowledged the challenging nature of the race and emphasized her focus on securing a top position. Her Olympic medal in Paris has fueled her dedication to training and competition, and she aims to build on her current success throughout the season. Cherotich is seen as Kenya's future in the women's 3000m steeplechase.

Other Kenyan athletes also achieved notable success at the Doha Diamond League. Nelly Chepchirchir won the women's 1500m with a time of 4:05.00, with compatriot Susan Ejore following closely behind. Reynold Cheruiyot secured a win in the men's 5000m, adding to Kenya's impressive performance at the event.

In related news, Faith Kipyegon plans to attempt running a mile in under four minutes in a project called Breaking4, sponsored by Nike. This event is scheduled to take place at Paris’s Stade Charléty on June 26. As a triple Olympic champion and four-time world champion, Kipyegon holds the women's mile record and aims to make history once again.