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Avinash Sable Highlights 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics: Indian Racer Finishes 11th; Soufiane El Bakkali Defends Gold

Follow our highlights of the men's steeplechase 3000m final at the Paris Olympics right here

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India's Avinash Sable in action during the men's 3000m steeplechase round 1 at the Paris Olympics on Monday (August 5). Photo: AP/Petr David Josek
Welcome to the live coverage of the men's 3000m steeplechase final where India's Avinash Sable has already made history. Sable is the first Indian to reach the finals of this event and today has the chance to show his skills at the Stade de France. Follow our live coverage of the men's steeplechase 3000m final at the Paris Olympics right here
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Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

Welcome to the highlights of the men's 3000m steeplechase final where India's Avinash Sable will be representing the country.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

As per the schedule the final of 3000m Steeplechase is set to start from 1:15 AM IST.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

The steeplechase is about to begin in some time. Stay tuned!

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

Sable leading the race in the first minutes.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

At the end of the 1000m mark, Avinash Sable is currently placed fifth.

Three Kenyans in sight of all three medals.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

Two laps to go now! Avinash Sable is out of the top three.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

We are in the final lap now.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

Avinash Sable has finished at the 11th position. Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco defends his gold. USA's Kenneth Rooks is second and Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya is third.

Avinash Sable LIVE Updates 3000m Steeplechase Final Paris Olympics

Sable clocked 8:14:18 to finish eleventh in the race way behind his personal best of 8:09:91. His personal best too would not have been enough to carry him to the top three finish.

That Is It From Us!

Avinash Sable, despite leading the race for the first 1,000 meters, finishes 11th and with that we will be taking your leave. Good night!