USA Today · Jul 10, 2016
Bernard Lagat, at 41, wins 5000 title, trip to Rio
(Photo: James Lang, USA TODAY Sports)Bernard Lagat showed that his 41-year-old legs still have some spring. And speed.
The veteran came from behind with a 52-second final lap to win the 5000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials on Saturday in Eugene, Ore., and he will compete in his fifth Olympics next month in Rio.
Lagat finished in 13.35.30. Hassan Mead (13.35.70) and Paul Chelimo (13.35.92) hung on for second and third in a strange race that started at a pedestrian pace and closed with a rush.
Galen Rupp, who led with 500 meters to go, ended up ninth.