Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Avinash Sable's Historic Silver in Commonwealth Games
Avinash Sable, an army man from India, made history by winning a silver medal in the men's steeplechase at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
He challenged the Kenyan runners, who had dominated the event for years.
Sable's strategy was to keep up with the Kenyans and not fall behind.
He even led the race for the first 400 meters.
In the final stretch, he closed in on the leader, Abraham Kibiwot, and nearly won gold.
His time of 8:11.20 set a new national record.
This victory was especially significant because it came just weeks after a disappointing finish at the World Championships in Oregon.
Sable's coach, Nikolai Snesarev, had prepared him with hurdles-heavy training, which helped him regain his confidence and perform at his best.
Avinash Sable won silver in the men's steeplechase at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
He set a national record with a time of 8:11.20, narrowly missing gold by a stride.
Sable's victory broke Kenya's dominance in the event, which had swept the podium since 1998.
He overtook two Kenyan runners, Conseslus Kipruto and Amos Serem, in the final stretch.
Sable's success came after a disappointing 11th place finish at the World Championships in Oregon.
- Who
- Avinash Sable, Abraham Kibiwot, Amos Serem, Conseslus Kipruto
- What
- Men's 3000m steeplechase final at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- When
- 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Why
- Avinash Sable aimed to break the Kenyan dominance and win a medal.
Kenyan Dominance
Indian Challenge
Historical Performance
Kenyan Dominance
Kenya has dominated the men's steeplechase, sweeping the podium in every Commonwealth Games since 1998.
Indian Challenge
Avinash Sable broke the Kenyan hegemony, winning silver and setting a national record.
Race Strategy
Kenyan Dominance
Kenyan runners relied on their superior speed and endurance to maintain their lead.
Indian Challenge
Sable's strategy was to keep pace with the Kenyans and not fall behind, showing remarkable determination and bravery.
- Event
- 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Men's Steeplechase Final
- Avinash Sable's Time
- 8:11.20 (National Record)
- Abraham Kibiwot's Time
- 8:11.15
- Amos Serem's Time
- 8:16.83
- Avinash Sable's Background
- Army man from Mandwa village in Beed, Maharashtra
- Kenyan Dominance
- Swept the podium in every Commonwealth Games since 1998
- Avinash Sable's Previous Performance
- Finished 11th in the World Championships in Oregon
- Coach
- Nikolai Snesarev (late), Scott Simmons