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Ethiopian Steeplechase Star Lameha Girma Falls in Olympic Final: What Happened?

World record holder in the 3000m steeplechase Lameha Girma (Ethiopia) fell in the Olympic final.

He hit the barrier with his foot, fell flat on the path and could not get up.

It is noted that the Ethiopian was carried away on a stretcher to a room under the stands.

Girma won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase. In February 2023, he set a world record in the indoor 3,000 m.

The Moroccan Soufiane El-Bakkali won the last race, showing a result of 8 minutes 6.05 seconds. This is his second Olympic gold in his career; the athlete took first place at the 2020 Games in Tokyo in this subject.

American Kenneth Rooks won silver (8 minutes 06.41 seconds), the bronze medal went to Kenyan Abraham Kibiwot (8 minutes 06.47 seconds).

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2024-08-08 04:02:46

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