Geordie Beamish wins world steeplechase gold in Tokyo

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 5:09pm

New Zealander Geordie Beamish has won the 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Beamish defeated Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali on the finish line to secure New Zealand's first track gold at the championships. The victory follows a dramatic recovery from a fall during the heats two days earlier.

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1. RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 5:41am

   New Zealander Geordie Beamish stuns four-time champ to take world steeplechase gold (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 6:08am

   World Athletics Championships: Geordie Beamish wins 3000m steeplechase gold (opens in new tab)

   • World Athletics Championships: Nick Willis lauds Geordie Beamish’s amazing kick in 3000m steeplechase gold (opens in new tab) Tue 16 Sep 2025, 9:43am
   • World Champs steeplechase gold medal for Hawke’s Bay’s greatest runner – Geordie Beamish (opens in new tab) Tue 16 Sep 2025, 5:09pm
3. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Sep 2025, 7:15am

   Kiwi Geordie Beamish stuns to claim world steeplechase gold (opens in new tab)