2017 World Youth Championships in Athletics – Girls' 2000 metres steeplechase

The Girls' 2000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Youth Championships in Athletics was held on 14 July.

Mercy Chepkirui, the world leader, held a large lead on the final lap, but she fell on the last water jump which gave her compatriot Caren Chebet a chance to pass and win the gold medal.

Records
Prior to the competition, the event records were as follows.