What is the world record in the 3000 meter steeplechase?

7 minutes 55.28 seconds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As of September, 2007 the men's world record is held by Saif Saeed Shaheen of Qatar with a time of 7:53.63 set in 2004. The women's world record is held by Gulnara Samitova of Russia with a time of 9:01.59 set in 2004.