Richard is pictured above during the final of the mens Steeplechase at the
2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Mateelong produced a fine performance to
win the bronze medal in a time of 8.11.01, with gold going to his compatriot
Brimin Kipruto and silver to the Frenchman Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad.
It was Mateelong's second bronze medal at a major championship following
on from his third place finish at the previous years World Chamionships in Osaka.
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Men's 3000m. Steeplechase Final.
2008 Olympic Games.
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| 1. Brimin Kiprop KIPRUTO |
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KEN |
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8: 10.34 |
| 2. Mahiedine MEKHISSI-BENABBAD |
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FRA |
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8: 10.49 |
| 3. Richard Kipkemboi MATEELONG |
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KEN |
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8: 11.01 |
| 4. Yakob JARSO |
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ETH |
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8: 13.47 |
| 5. Bouabdellah TAHRI |
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FRA |
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8: 14.79 |
| 6. Youcef ABDI |
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AUS |
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8: 16.36 |
| 7. Ezekiel KEMBOI |
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KEN |
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8: 16.38 |
| 8. Abubaker Ali KAMAL |
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QAT |
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8: 16.59 |
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