Bernard Lagat-World Championships

Im disappointed in Lagat.....I'm Kenyan and probably might change my citizenship to American but that doesn't make me an American....I can never say im proud to be an American...No amount of money can make me say that...Many foreigners work in America and have eventually become Americans but many can never claim to be proud American!! Lagat is a sellout....

the fineless is good here but it's most so call on us!

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I think US deserve the Gold, how many Kenyan athletes get developed by US coaches and using US facilities? and how many upcoming athletes still in kenya being ignored? Running for US is not only a personal choice but a wise one.

John: wow get out of flotrackr, you should be proud running has gone so far. If Lagat was Kenyan I would still be as proud for him. Great Job Lagat!

Stop hating. You should be proud that USA is winning medals. Lagat is proud to be an American.

As an immigrant from Africa I feel the same pride Lagat is feeling to have become an American citizen. And he did train in America...didnt he?

Lagat is a great runner and an even greater person. There's no one more deserving right now.

i know who he is and what he is not, but all should respect what he has accomplished

he is my hero.

Hey Legat how much money is the U.S paying to say " i love americans, usa is the best and i did this for the katrina victums??? and soldiers in iraq????" Bra how about the kids in africa that were looking up to you when they were growing up. Once you wear that kenyan jersey you cant go back man. do the right thing for mama Africa because with out here you are nobody, thank her for giving you that altitude gene lol. very disappointed!!

This proves that nice guys can finish first - twice in this case!

Im scared of cheryiout.

haha i love this: "man, Abdi is my boy, he's a great guy man."

hey, duadi...he's been in america for ten years training on our soil!!! i couldnt be more proud of lagat and american distance running!

What a sell out for us Kenyans!...you trained on our land dude and now you don someone else's flag?

'm American and couldn't care less if Legat has become American. I just love to watch great runners. I don't care where they're from. Bernard has been a favorite of mine since he was Kenyon. He's a favorite now that he's an American and he'll be a favorite of mine if he later represents a different country.

I think Lagat is a great man actually because he has dedicated his life in sports and also as an america patriot.

I think Lagat is a great man actually because he has dedicated his life in sports and also as an america patriot.

In china, Just pretend EL G is leading the race. Olympic gold for usa is a major event.

I was just pretending EL G was in front of me.

lol "this is ours baby, this is ours. This is not for Kenya anymore". gotta love Abdi...and Lagat!

Where do you go to see the replay of the 1500?

I like legat he is really cool, but why is he running for the U.S though thats messed up I bet his family back in kenya are real pissed.

Lagat is AWESOME, who couldn't not like this man?

Gotta love Lagat...what a guy...
I felt really sorry for Webb, though, when it showed Lagat getting the flag. Webb tried to go and congratulate him, but everyone was to caught up in the momnet, then Webb just walked off, all dejected-looking...those moments after the race must have really sucked for him.

Alan Webb is also a great runner too. In my opinion, he should try to compete in the 5000 as well. Competition in 5000 helps 1500 performance..(Hicham el gerroouj and Lagat) are good examples...

Awsome interview, I like how the Americans all cheer for eachother.

does anyone else hear Ping Pong balls in the first 5 seconds??? haha

You my home boy!

great personality and great runner

what a great guy! I got chills too! Way to go Lagat!!!!

That dude just gave me chills talking about running for the American people and flag.

Bernard Lagat is the best.

bernard is kewl!

bernard lagat is my hero.

I love lagat!

I dont care if you think lagat should not have won or not, but webb did not deserve the win, he ran poorly and lost the championship

Anyone who has ever attended a US naturalization ceremony will understand that this guy is as American as anyone. We should all be proud that Lagat chose to become an American. Go USA!

read some books 430miler... you are an immigrant too.

I met him at Millrose and he was a wonderful guy. Nice to everyone always has a word to say. It makes me so happy to see him win a race like this.

I like this guy tons. He has a powerfully easy gait and running style; I'm glad he runs for U.S. mostly because we get to watch him run. I listen to his optimistic enthusiasm in interviews and can imagine it translating into unbeatable energy in training and races. Good luck in 5000 Bernard.

AWESOME race Bernard...we love to have you competing for the US!!
You perform BIG in the BIG races!

This guy is so humble.It is unbelievable.He ran so smart.His qualifying race was smart.He ran 51 secs for the last 400.He stayed out of trouble in the final.He stayed out of the box.Stayed in between lanes 1&2 and went hard when it was time to go.If he medals in the 5000,WOW what an amazihg feat that would be.