Lagat grabs unique double with 5,000m victory

OSAKA, Japan, Sept 2 (Reuters) 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 today.

The Kenyan-born 32-year-old stormed through the last 200 metres to cross the line in 13.45.87 and claim 5,000m gold after breaking a 99-year drought for his new country in the 1,500m earlier in the week.

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, world champion four years ago, looked like he might get close to Lagat at the death but had to settle for silver in 13.46.00.

Moses Kipsiro of Uganda held off a charge from Lagat's compatriot Matthew Tegenkamp to claim bronze in 13.46.75.

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