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......

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......

Lagat leaves Bekele short of speed

Bernard Lagat proved he was still master of the mile at Madison Square Garden with an emphatic victory over great distance runner Kenenisa Bekele at the 99th Millrose Games on Friday.Lat year, the......

Lagat wants to run for US

Twice Olympic medallist Bernard Lagat has asked his native Kenya for a waiver so he can defend his world indoor 3,000 metres title as a US competitor, the athlete said on Monday.Lagat became a......