NAIROBI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- World steeplechase record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech says she is focused on winning a medal after two failed attempts at the biggest stage of competition.
After a surprise defeat in Oslo Diamond League meeting, the African Champion wants to dominate the event and win at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar in October and the Tokyo Olympics in Japan in 2020.
"I was frustrated to miss out on the Rio Olympics medal and London World Championships. It was disappointing, but I want to do everything right to get the medals this time round. I have frustration when I am beaten in the Diamond League, but the important thing is the focus and targets I have for this season," said Chepkoech on Monday.
Chepkoech, the 2018 Diamond League champion, showed her prowess after loss in Oslo when she fended off late challenge to win in Eugene, Oregon in the United States at the seventh stop of the Diamond League.
Although Chepkoech had slipped off world record pace, she had a 10-second gap on the field with a lap to go ahead of compatriot Norah Jeruto in second, followed by Celliphine Chespol, world champion Emma Coburn and Hyvin Kiyeng of Kenya.
Coburn, who fell earlier in the race, made up a bit of ground over the last two laps, but Chepkoech was a comfortable winner in a world-leading 8:55.58 - the fifth-fastest time in history - with Coburn second in 9:04.90 and Kiyeng third in 9:05.81.
"I will now focus on the national trials and see which other races to compete in. It is important not to wear myself out with too many races ahead of the World Championships," she added.
In the 3,000m race, Kenya's champ Hellen Obiri was beaten to sixth in a race won by European 5,000m champion Sifan Hassan.
The Dutchwoman pulled away down the homestretch to win in 8:18.49 - the fastest time in the world since 1993 and a three-second improvement on the European record.
Germany's Konstanze Klosterhalfen passed world 1,500m record-holder Genzebe Dibaba to take second place in 8:20.07, also finishing inside the previous European record.
