3000 metres steeplechase

Athletics
3000 metres steeplechase
3000 m steeplechase at Rio 2016
World records
MenEthiopia Lamecha Girma 7:52.11 (2023)
WomenKenya Beatrice Chepkoech 8:44.32 (2018)
Olympic records
MenKenya Conseslus Kipruto 8:03.28 (2016)
WomenBahrain Winfred Yavi 8:52.76 (2024)
World Championship records
MenKenya Ezekiel Kemboi 8:00.43 (2009)
WomenKazakhstan Norah Jeruto 8:53.02 (2022)

The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as 3000m SC) 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.