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Sifan Hassan wins her heat of the 1500m prelims at the World Athletics Championships with a strong last lap, while Kenneth Rooks impresses by beating El Bakkali in the men's steeplechase prelims. Americans Nikki Hiltz, Cory McGee, and Sinclaire Johnson also advance in the women's 1500m.
Kenneth Rooks, a junior steeplechaser from BYU, won the men's 3,000 meter steeplechase final at the U.S. Track and Field Championships after falling during the race. Rooks drew inspiration from Henry Marsh, a four-time Olympian, and ran in "Henry Marsh mode" to pass all 13 runners who had gone ahead of him. Marsh, impressed by Rooks' performance, believes he has a great future and sees similarities between them. Rooks will now train for the World Track and Field Championships in Budapest, Hungary, and aims to make the Olympic team.
Kenneth Rooks, a junior at Brigham Young University (BYU), won the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after recovering from a fall. Rooks became the first collegiate runner to win gold at the USA Championships in 32 years. Despite the setback, he caught up to all 13 runners ahead of him and finished with a personal-best time of 8:16.78. Rooks plans to compete in the World Track and Field Championships and the Olympic trials next year.
Kenneth Rooks, a Latter-day Saint from Brigham Young University, fell during the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships but managed to recover and win the race. Despite the fall, Rooks recorded his fastest time in the event and his victory comes after winning the NCAA championships. Rooks' triumph is even more impressive as he competed against professional athletes. His inspiring comeback has garnered attention on social media, with many praising his determination and resilience.
Kenneth Rooks of Brigham Young University (BYU) won the men's 3000-meter steeplechase crown at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after falling during the race. Rooks' remarkable comeback and victory caught the attention of Twitter users, who praised his perseverance and shared their admiration for his achievement.