Athletics: Soufiane El Bakkali Wins 3000m Steeplechase in Rabat with Year’s Best Performance

Moroccan champion Soufiane El Bakkali claimed victory in the 3000-meter steeplechase on Sunday in Rabat during the Mohammed VI International Athletics Meeting, a stop on the Diamond League circuit.

In a race he controlled from start to finish, El Bakkali clocked an impressive time of 7:57.25, achieving the best performance in the world this year for this distance. This victory further solidifies his status as a leading figure in the discipline.

The Moroccan runner outpaced German Frederick Ruppert and Kenyan Simon Kiprop Koech, both of whom produced solid performances but could not match the pace set by the Olympic and world champion.

This home performance, in front of the crowd in Rabat, enhances El Bakkali’s momentum as he prepares for upcoming international challenges, particularly within the Diamond League circuit and major competitions this season.