Lamecha Girma Recovering After Severe Fall in Olympic Steeplechase Final
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali wins gold as Ethiopian world record holder Girma is hospitalized following a dramatic crash.
- Girma fell and hit his head during the final lap of the 3000m steeplechase, losing consciousness temporarily.
- He was stretchered off the track and taken to a hospital for further evaluation and care.
- The International Olympic Committee and his team have confirmed that he is in good condition and recovering.
- Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco successfully defended his Olympic title, with Kenneth Rooks of the USA taking silver.
- Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot won the bronze medal in the event.