USA Kenneth Rooks makes bold move in 'Steeple Chase' to win Silver Medal

OLYMPICS from PARIS, FRANCE (2024). Kenneth Rooks was the only American male in the Steeple Chase. This is his first Olympics and on the final lap. He made a bold move into 1st place that surprised the world champions. El Bakkali (Morroco) and A. Kibiwot (Kenya) joined Kenneth in the last 150 meters. They all broke away from the pack. Kenneth battled with Kenya for 2nd place and the Silver medal.

These are the Olympics and anything will happen. USA is giving us thrilling races... Wow.!!!

Here are the Winners.

1. S. El Bakkali  (Morocco) Time 8:06.05 - 1st Place with the Gold Medal.
2. K. Rooks (United States) Time 8:06.41 - 2nd Place with the Silver Medal.
3. A. Kibiwot (Kenya) Time 8:06.47 - 3rd Place with the Bronze Medal.

NBC. Click the photo for the Men's final in the Steeple Chase at the Olympics 2024.

WTDN photo. Click the picture for the Men's final in the Steeple Chase at the Olympics 2024.

NBC. Click the photo for the Men's final in the Steeple Chase at the Olympics 2024.

NY Post photo. During the Steeple Chase. Ethiopia's Lemecha Girma flipped over a barrier and onto his face. It was right after Kenneth took the lead. Lemercha was taken to the hospital and is doing fine.