Semenya cruises in 800m heats; Farah survives scare to reach 5,000m final

Mo Farah survived another stumble to get through to the final of the 5,000 metres and remain on course for the prized Olympic distance double-double. IMAGE: Caster Semenya of South Africa, Ajee......

Age no barrier, says US distance runner Lagat

Bernard Lagat has grown into the job of role model for the next generation of American distance runners. He has also grown a beard to remind them how old he is. At 36, Kenyan-born Lagat has been a......

US flag-bearer started with African escape

The United States chose former Sudanese refugee Lopez Lomong to carry their flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in a move that could embarrass Sudan and its ally China. - Athletes who have......

Lagat eyes 1,500-5,000m double in Beijing

World 1,500 and 5,000 metres champion Bernard Lagat will run the same events in Beijing if he qualifies for the US team in the shorter event. "I'm going to double," the Kenyan-born Lagat told......

Lagat completes unique double

American Bernard Lagat became the first man to win the 1,500 and 5,000 metres titles at the same world championships with a stunning victory in the longer distance on Sunday. The Kenyan-born......