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Nationality | Bahraini |
Born | Kenya | 17 November 1996
Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | Steeplechase |
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Ruth Jebet (born 17 November 1996) is a Kenyan-born long-distance runner and steeplechase specialist who competes internationally for Bahrain. She was the world record holder and was the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in the 3000 metres steeplechase, both achieved before turning 20. In 2018 she was suspended for testing positive for EPO.