Soufiane EL BAKKALI Wins the 3000m Steeplechase at the Doha Meeting

Our double Olympic and World Champion Soufiane EL BAKKALI claimed first place in the 3000m steeplechase at the Doha Meeting, held on 19 June 2026 as part of the Wanda Diamond League in Qatar.

EL BAKKALI crossed the finish line in 8:09.28, ahead of Ethiopia’s Samuel FIREWU, who finished second in 8:10.44, and Spain’s Daniel ARCE, who took third place with a time of 8:13.35.

This victory adds to his performances achieved during the current Diamond League season, following his win at the Meeting International Mohammed VI de Rabat in 7:57.25, the world-leading performance of the year, and his victory at the Stockholm Meeting with a time of 8:10.40.

With this new result in Doha, Soufiane EL BAKKALI continues his journey in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, further consolidating his place among the world’s leading 3000m steeplechase athletes.