3000 metres steeplechase
| Athletics 3000 Metres Steeplechase | |
|---|---|
3000 m steeplechase at Rio 2016 | |
| World records | |
| Men | Lamecha Girma 7:52.11 (2023) |
| Women | Beatrice Chepkoech 8:44.32 (2018) |
| Olympic records | |
| Men | Conseslus Kipruto 8:03.28 (2016) |
| Women | Winfred Yavi 8:52.76 (2024) |
| World Championship records | |
| Men | Ezekiel Kemboi 8:00.43 (2009) |
| Women | Norah Jeruto 8:53.02 (2022) |
The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as 3000mSC) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the horse racing steeplechase.