Kipruto who was making his first competitive appearance after a protracted injury layoff managed shrugged opposition from Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma in a tight photo finish.
The Olympic champion would go on to win the race in 8:01.35 as Girma settled for silver in 8:01.36
Reigning Diamond League series winner Sofiane El Bakkali of Morocco clinched bronze in 8:03.76
Other Kenyans in the race Benjamin Kigen ranked sixth, Abraham Kibiwott came home seventh as Leonard Bett placed ninth.
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