Phanuel Koech Sets 1500m Meeting Record to Win at Golden Spike Ostrava 2025
Kenya’s Phanuel Koech delivered a stunning victory in the men’s 1500m at the Golden Spike World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Ostrava on Tuesday, July 24, 2025. The 18-year-old rising star clocked a meeting record of 3:29.05, cementing his status as one of the world’s top middle-distance talents just days after setting a world U20 record in Paris. Koech surged ahead of a strong international field, showcasing Kenya’s continued dominance in distance running on the global stage.
