Farah of Britain snatches gold in men's 5,000m at Daegu worlds
Mohamed Farah of Britain reacts after winning the men's 5,000 metres final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, September 4, 2011. He claimed the title of the event in 13 minites and 23.36 seconds.
DAEGU, South Korea, Sept. 4 -- Mohamed Farah of Britain took gold in the men's 5,000m in 13 minutes and 23.36 seconds on Sunday night at the Daegu world championships.
Fatah, 28, who is a Somali-born British middle-distance runner, took the lead in the last lap. In the final 100 meters, his competitors were challenging him, but he also charged ahead and crossed the finish line first.
It was his first world title in the men's 5,000m.
Bernard Lagat of the United States finished second in 13:23.64.
Imane Merga of Ethiopia finished third in 13:23.78, but was then disqualified by track referee for running inside his lane for 10-15m.
His fellow Ethiopian Dejen Gebremeskel then replaced him as the bronze medalist.
Mohamed Farah of Britain reacts after winning the men's 5,000 metres final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, September 4, 2011. He claimed the title of the event in 13 minites and 23.36 seconds.
(Xinhua)
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