Book of World Records, Steeplechase is made in Kenya

Kemboi defends Steeplechase title and makes the show in Daegu

2 September 2011 - Daegu, Korea - There has been no dancing from Usain Bolt so far in Daegu. But on Thursday night an unexpected deputy emerged on the blue track of the stadium: Ezekiel Kemboi surprised the spectators with a dance similar to the ones that Bolt uses to show. The Kenyan had just taken the World Steeplechase gold medal with a bursting sprint in the final 200 metres. The 29 year-old defended his title from Berlin 2009.

After a much slower approach than usual by the Kenyans Ezekiel Kemboi could rely on his sprint power and was well clear of the others when he crossed the line after 8:14.85 in lane seven! He could not give any specific reason why he drifted to the right so strongly in the final twenty metres of the race. But maybe he wanted to enjoy the moment of glory shortly before the finish that little bit longer. Throwing his arm up in jubilation he crossed the line. read on: http://daegu2011.iaaf.org//newslistdetail.aspx?id=62074

Kemboi, Brimin in stylish 1-2
Ezekiel Kemboi blasted away with 150 metres to go to clinch Kenya’s fourth gold in the 3,000m steeplechase on Thursday. read more: http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/athletics/Kemboi+Brimin+in+stylish+1+2/-/1100/1228980/-/gvxt1i/-/index.html

Kemboi retains title
It only took less than a 100m for Ezekiel Kemboi to confirm the status quo in world 3000m steeplechase running as he extended his mandate at the helm by a further two years Thursday in Daegu. read on: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/InsidePage.php?id=2000041977&cid=39&story=Kemboi retains title

TOP PERFORMERS
There are 18 Kenyans in the list of the top 25 performers in Steeplechase, and 6 Kenyans in the women's top 25. The top performer in the male category is a Qatari, Kenyan defector. source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steeplechase_(athletics) That maskes Kenyans  the best steeplechasers of all time