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Bernard Lagat 2nd 5k 2009 IAAF World Track Champs

IAAF World Championships in Athletics 2009

Berlin, DE  ⋅  Aug, 15 2009 - Aug 23 2009   |   Coverage created by Ryan From Flotrack


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About Bernard Lagat 

College:Washington State University


 


#26
GL   August 25 at 4:19pm
Lagat is an awesome runner but Bekele is the best ever. So, unfortunately for Lagat, he has to settle for Silver
  
#25
USA   August 24 at 7:14pm
So good to see this guy running for the USA. He is a great one.
  
#24
1RJ   August 24 at 11:53am
usa track and field can learn a lot from this guy..he is real
  
#23
Cwl   August 24 at 8:43am
one word...CLASS!
  
#22
110hedgeNYC   August 24 at 1:21am
love this guy. congrats Lagat! You are a warrior and one of the greatest. Also, congrats on leading 3 U.S.A. men in the final.
  
#21
TOPPER HARLEY   August 23 at 10:17pm
(Anonymous Coward about 9 hours ago.
i think the woman crying in the background was rodriguez after getting her butt dqed)
ACTUALLY, I THINK IT WAS WEBB.
  
#20
Michael Bolland   August 23 at 10:00pm
Great Job Bernard!! It was an awesome race to watch. I love the positive attitude.

I'm thinking he's going to prove something next year. He's finished second to two of the greatest long distance/mid distance runners (Bekele/Hicham El Geroujj). His time is still coming. He's going to do something big.
  
#19
Berlino Bear   August 23 at 8:45pm
Kip - you're the man!! Outstanding performance. Thanks for being such a positive force and role model. Way to go USA
  
#18
sjruns   August 23 at 8:05pm
That was a close one Bernard. Great job today... 2nd place with stitches...unreal and true warrior... Great way to represent the US and distance running period.Third in the 1,500 and Second in the 5,000. Still deserves a hand of applause...
  
#17
mrb89   August 23 at 7:55pm
congrats kip!
  
#16
Lagat   August 23 at 7:40pm
4 laps to go, oh IT's just a mile
  
#15
Jake   August 23 at 7:15pm
I agree with this. Don't tell Bernard Lagat how to pass or not pass somebody. I'm certain he is an expert on the matter.
  
#14
Semaya   August 23 at 6:56pm
Mark_in_Oly said:
“The funny thing is, she actually had a legitimate opening. Berke felt her coming and moved ever so slightly left just as the Spaniard hit the hole. If their size difference were reversed, and Berke were much bigger than the Spaniard, the Spaniard would have been sprawled on the infield and Berke would have been DQ'd. That is the facts!”
I bet she wouldn't try that in the 800. She pushed her war through because she was bigger.
  
#13
Jambo Cabao   August 23 at 5:53pm
bad said:
“lagats passing of bekele wasnt decisive. when u pass somebody, u gotta really pass them. u want to defeat them psychologically. lagat simply didnt have the strength to pass decisively. same as in athens 1500m final defeat to el guerouj”
The next time you pass Bekele in the homestretch at the World Championships, report back, and we'll determine how valid that staement is.
  
#12
Golden Skan   August 23 at 5:33pm
who the heck was that in the background at the end crying? was it that rodriguez girl? idk?
  
#11
A GOOD AMERICAN   August 23 at 4:48pm
Kenyan / Kenyan American, he is running for us. We are proud of him. We all came from different places. He is a great role model along with our other amazing 5k guys. We are getting there!

I am proud to watch him represent us! I just wish a was a minute and ten seconds faster at 5000m, so I could hang near him today! HAHA ... In my dreams!!! I go one speed, no kick!!! But watchin him makes me wanna be better!
  
#10
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 4:44pm
@bad: 'decisively' passing bekele isn't a good idea. as bekele has repeatedly demonstrated, there is no good way to pass him, as he can match you at any speed and then drop a kick from it
  
#9
Justin Britton   August 23 at 4:10pm
He's such a great guy, heads always high and a good role model as well. He still has more to come, I can't wait he makes races so exciting. Great Job USA!
  
#8
Mark_in_Oly   August 23 at 3:08pm
JERSEYJANET said:
“I saw it LIVE, and I can't believe she didn't realize that she had done something wrong. Totally blatant!! The woman must be clueless!

”
The funny thing is, she actually had a legitimate opening. Berke felt her coming and moved ever so slightly left just as the Spaniard hit the hole. If their size difference were reversed, and Berke were much bigger than the Spaniard, the Spaniard would have been sprawled on the infield and Berke would have been DQ'd. That is the facts!
  
#7
Bad   August 23 at 2:02pm
lagats passing of bekele wasnt decisive. when u pass somebody, u gotta really pass them. u want to defeat them psychologically. lagat simply didnt have the strength to pass decisively. same as in athens 1500m final defeat to el guerouj
  
#6
Quinn   August 23 at 1:38pm
You are the man Bernard...I really want to meet you bro. Thanks for great sportsmanship and being a great family man and example for the next generation
  
#5
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 1:37pm
Funny interview, Lagat is awesome!
  
#4
Robert Ballenthin   August 23 at 1:23pm
Funny dude, but also really great that him and Teg are acknowledging the supporters of USA track (and him personally)
  
#3
JERSEYJANET   August 23 at 1:20pm
Anonymous Coward said:
“i think the woman crying in the background was rodriguez after getting her butt dqed”
I saw it LIVE, and I can't believe she didn't realize that she had done something wrong. Totally blatant!! The woman must be clueless!
  
#2
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 12:33pm
i think the woman crying in the background was rodriguez after getting her butt dqed
  
#1
Anthony Colotti   August 23 at 12:27pm
My hero
  

 

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