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Paris 2024: Chepkoech sets stage for another showdown with Bahrain's Yavi

Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech crosses the finish line to win the women's 3000m steeplechase heat on Sunday. [AFP]

Fireworks are expected in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final that will see four champions battle for Olympics glory at the Stade de France on Tuesday night 10.14pm.

As expected, the three heats yesterday were largely tactical affairs with no major contenders exiting early, setting up one of the most anticipated showdowns at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Kenyan duo of world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech and U20 World champion Faith Cherotich now face stiff competition from reigning Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai of Uganda and world champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain.

Chepkoech sent an early warning to her rivals as she overcame illness to lead from the gun to finish in heat three with a time of 9:13.56.