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Jonathan Ndiku smashes Commonwealth Games record in 3,000m steeplechase

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Jonathan Ndiku sets a new Commonwealth Games record on his way to victory in the 3,000m steeplechase final in Glasgow.

Kenya's Jonathan Ndiku cruised to victory at the Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking performance in the 3,000m steeplechase final.

Jonathan Ndiku of Kenya crosses the line to win gold in the Men's 3000 metres Steeplechase final at Hampden Park during day nine of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on August 1, 2014© Getty Images

The 23-year-old was considered an outsider for the gold at Hampden Park, but he looked untroubled by his teammates in the closing stages of the race as he posted a Games record of 8:10.44.

Ndiku was followed over the finish line by two of his Kenyan teammates, with Jairus Birech claiming silver and veteran Ezekiel Kemboi settling for bronze.

James Wilkinson of England managed a finish of fifth, despite being off the leading pace.

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