The women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Luzhniki Stadium on 10–13 August.

From the gun the three Kenyans and the three Ethiopians formed a pack that separated from the rest of the field.

But Milcah Chemos Cheywa and Lydiah Chepkurui were on the front of train, stringing out the Ethiopians.

Chemos, running determined after two successive bronze medals, led out the final lap, with Assefa chasing her teammates.

Assefa caught Hiwot Alayew just before the water jump and continued to gain on Chepkurui.