Sofiane El Bakkali, the Moroccan champion, triumphed over his competitors in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Monaco Diamond League.
El Bakkali faced fierce competition from Ryuji Miura, especially in the final meters when the Japanese athlete took the lead. However, El Bakkali’s final sprint proved decisive, allowing the Olympic champion to win the race.
El Bakkali finished with a time of 8:03.18, while his Japanese rival completed the distance in 8:03.43.