News19 August 2016 Kenya’s Ezekiel Kemboi Is Stripped of Bronze After French Competitor Files a Formal Appeal Hours after the conclusion of the 3000 meter steeplechase, Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad of France filed an appeal against the Kenyan king of steeplechase, claiming he had stepped out of bounds.
News18 August 2016 Kenya’s Conseslus Kipruto Dethrones Compatriot & Four-Time World Champion Ezekiel Kemboi to Take Gold in the 3000m Steeplechase In addition to winning gold, Kipruto set an Olympic world record crossing the finish line in 8:03.28.