Ngetich lights up Monaco with historic 8:08.95 as Kipyegon takes fourth
Kenyan runner Agnes Jebet Ngetich won the women's 3,000 meters at the Monaco Diamond League with a world-leading time of 8:08.95. This performance ranks as the third-fastest in history and marks a significant milestone in her career.
Why it matters
Ngetich's historic time highlights the ongoing evolution of elite distance running and Kenya's continued dominance in the sport.
Agnes Ngetich Stuns in Monaco/SCREENSHOT/X
Agnes Jebet Ngetich produced a historic performance after winning the women's 3,000 metres at the Monaco Diamond League in a world-leading time of 8:08.95.
Ngetich dominated the race in what was her first track appearance of the season. Her winning time lifted her to third on the women's 3,000m all-time list, underlining her status among the greatest performers in the event's history.
According to the race results, Ngetich crossed the finish line well ahead of Ethiopia's Baweke Aleshign, who finished second in 8:23.81. Ethiopia's Getachew Senayet placed third in 8:24.02.
Another Kenyan, Faith Kipyegon, finished fourth after clocking 8:24.21.
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