Superb Bekele holds off Lagat to win 3000m at WAF
In a exciting finish down the last straightaway, Ethiopian distance marvel Kenenisa Bekele was once again dominant over a world-class with a classic run that saw him holding off a strong finish by American Bernard Lagat to win the men?s the 3000m at the World Athletics Final on Saturday. Click here to read the article
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