: CWG 2022, Athletics: Watch – Sable ends Kenya’s complete dominance, Priyanka bags race walk silver #IndiaNEWS On a successful day for Indian athletics, Avinash Sable became the first athlete from

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CWG 2022, Athletics: Watch – Sable ends Kenya’s complete dominance, Priyanka bags race walk silver #IndiaNEWS
On a successful day for Indian athletics, Avinash Sable became the first athlete from India to win a medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games while Priyanka Goswami also made history by finishing second in the women’s 10000m race walk on Saturday.The last time Kenya did not clean-sweep men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games was 1994National Record holder Sable clocked 8:11.20 en route to his silver medal to better his earlier national record of 8:12.48 and finish behind Kenya’s Abraham Kibiwot (8:11.15). The men’s steeplechase is an event that has been dominated by Kenya, with clean sweeps as far back as 1998.After the event, Sable said as per PTI, “My last lap was disappointing, but I am really happy because it is a long (time) since India won a long distance medal.â€?Here’s a look at his performance:The stamina of these athletes is mind boggling. 🤯Congrats to Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya 🥇, Avinash Mukund Sable of India 🥈and Amos Serem of Kenya🥉for medalling in an epic 3000m steeplechase final!#CommonwealthGames #B2022 pic.twitter.com/qlsXAalN17— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 6, 2022 Goswami also recorded her Personal Best with 43:38.83...Read more

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