Bernard Lagat 2nd 3k Paris Golden League

Despite Lagat's vast experience racing against the World's Best distance runners (El Guerrouj, Bekele, etc), he made a SERIOUS mistake thinking Bekele would tire & slow down. Bekele is a 10-time World X-Country Champion, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder at 5k & 10k....Lagat knows that Bekele is a master of pacing and should have stuck with him instead of letting him go....However, Lagat was honest in admitting he made this mistake, and I hope he learns from it & applies this lesson in the World Championships.

Hats off to Bernard Lagat for attempting the 15 and 5k double for three years straight now (if not more?)--all those rounds, and the variable training for each event. He deserves tremendous respect just for that.

amazing.....even though he didn't win he is still incredible. i met him at the 09 nationals and he is one of the most humble people i know.

hahahahahah... Bekele might get tired? whaaaaaaaaat?

I've met Lagat before in NY at the team hotel and I can tell you that he is a real gentleman.

Very humble awesome guy.

Bernard, you are a great representative of America. Happy to see you running well and enjoying a great sport. Best of luck in Berlin!

Lagat is a great person and a great champion. good luck at worlds.

I've worked out on the track in Germany that he's talking about Tübingen... my favorite place in the world to run!

Handles questions about people that beat him wonderfully and with humility. A true class act. We need more of him and less of Wariner.

Why must they go on and on about Bekele, ask some questions about Lagat and what his plans/fitness are/is.

You could tell Bernard just wanted to keep walking when Ryan asked for more questions...but he was very gracious and stopped. Class Act!
Wariner could learn a thing or two from this gentleman

Atleast Lagat tried his best.

i'm with Irish Fella. Bernard is a strong competitor and a true gentleman. Hope he medals at worlds. he looks very fit.

A typically unassuming, honest perspective from a Kenyan. Bernard has enjoyed a long and successful career and he still exudes the same desire and determination to succeed. I hope he will be on the podium in Berlin.