Countdown to London: Distance Runner Bernard Lagat

07/16/2012

At 37 years old, distance runner Bernard Lagat knows time is running out for him to win the gold medal that has eluded him throughout his career.

After winning bronze in Sydney in 2000 and silver in Athens in 2004 in the 1500 meters, Lagat came up empty in Beijing.

Now, Lagat will focus on the 5000-meter race in London.

 

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