World 3000m Steeplechase champion Faith Cherotich delivered a masterclass on Wednesday evening, storming to a magnificent gold medal at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Cherotich crossed the line in a staggering 9:01.76, setting a new Games Record and securing Kenya’s second gold medal of the championships. The only tactic I had was to win the race, nothing else,” the new Commonwealth champion said. In the men’s 1-mile competition, former World 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot safely booked his place in the final. Cheruiyot clocked 3:58.98 to finish second in Heat 1, controlling his pacing down the home straight to ensure smooth qualification.