The men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2006 European Athletics Championships were held at the

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on August 9 and August 11.

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's Keskisalo takes surprise gold after two injury-filled years. He ran behind the whole pack until the last lap, during which he sprinted on the back straight to take the win ahead of

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's José Luis Blanco and

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's Bouabdellah Tahri.

Medalists

Schedule

Results

Heats

First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) advance to the

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Final

External links

Results
{{DEFAULTSORT:2006 European Athletics Championships - Men's 3000 Metres Steeplechase Steeplechase Steeplechase at the European Athletics Championships