Morocco's El Bakkali becomes 1st athlete to win gold medals in men’s 3,000m steeplechase Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali claimed the top spot in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first athlete to win consecutive gold medals in the event since 1932. He crossed the finish line with a time of 8:06:05. El Bakkali rose to the occasion against tough competition, including world record-holder Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia. Kenneth Rooks from the United States finished in second place with a time of 8:06.41. Abraham Kibiwot...