Kenya’s Edmund Serem delivered a commanding performance to win the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leading a memorable clean sweep for Team Kenya in one of the country’s strongest athletics events.
Serem crossed the finish line ahead of his compatriots after controlling much of the race, giving Kenya another Commonwealth title in an event it has traditionally dominated.
The victory marked the country’s first athletics gold medal of the Glasgow Games and reinforced Kenya’s reputation as the powerhouse of the steeplechase.
Kenya completed a historic podium sweep as Vincent Kibet claimed the silver medal while Abraham Kibiwott settled for bronze, ensuring the Kenyan flag occupied all three places on the podium in a remarkable display of endurance and tactical running.
After the race, Serem revealed that a motivational text message from his father before the final inspired him to believe he could win gold.
The newly crowned Commonwealth champion dedicated his victory to his family, saying their encouragement gave him confidence to deliver on the biggest stage.
The result continues Kenya’s rich legacy in the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase, an event in which the country has produced numerous Olympic, World and Commonwealth champions over the years.
The clean sweep also provided a major boost to Team Kenya’s medal campaign as the athletics programme gathered pace in Glasgow.
Kenyan officials hailed the performance as a testament to the country’s strength in middle and long-distance running, expressing confidence that more medals will follow as several of the nation’s top athletes prepare to compete in the remaining events of the Commonwealth Games.
