Ethiopia’s Lemlem Hailu claimed the women’s 3000m title at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, striding over the line in 8:41.82.
USA’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre takes the silver in 8:42.04 while Hailu’s compatriot Ejigayehu Taye settles for the bronze medal in 8:42.23.
“We were cooperating together and competing at the same time,” said Lemlem Hailu of her teammates to the World Athletics flash quotes team.
“It helps us to achieve such performances. If I have the chance, I would like to say big thank you to my husband Jonas and my coach, who is here supporting me. This medal belongs to them.”
Canadian Gabriela DeBues-Stafford was a close fourth in 8:42.89, while Ethiopian middle-distance runner Dawit Seyaum finished fifth in 8:44.55.