Hellen Obiri

Kenyan Obiri upsets Ethiopia Defar's golden cart in Istanbul

Submitted by Yomi Omogbeja on March 13, 2012 - 17:10

Hellen Onsando Obiri poses after winning in Istanbul 2012/ Photo: PACE Sports Management

Kenyan Hellen Onsando Obiri stunned four-time champion, Meseret Defar in the women's 3000m at the 14th IAAF World Indoor Championships 2012 in Istanbul, denying the Ethiopian a fifth straight title in 8:37.16.

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