Rono wins 3,000m gold at Youth Olympics after Oregon disappointment

Faith Rono secured gold in the 3,000m at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, while Wesley Kiplagat took silver in the steeplechase, according to The Standard.

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Faith Rono won gold in the 3,000 metres at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, according to The Standard.

The Standard reports that Rono's victory came after she experienced disappointment at the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon.

Wesley Kiplagat claimed silver in the steeplechase event at the same Youth Olympics, the publication states.

Source: The Standard · Sports